The race was first held in 1949 when it was won by a horse called Dumfries. It was held over 2000m from 1969 to 1975 then over 2200m from 1976 to 1983 and was reduced to the current 1600m in 1984. It became a Listed race in 1991.

In 2020 the race was moved to Kilmore racecourse as the track needed additional time to consolidate following work. The 2019 Kilmore Cup was hosted at Seymour so the Clubs clearly work well together. Normally held the day after the Caulfield Cup, in 2021 it was moved to the week earlier to create a two week gap before the Sale Cup (1600m) and was held at Ballarat as the Seymour track underwent further renovation. In 2022 it was held at Bendigo and returned to Seymour in 2023.

2023 Seymour Cup Preview and results.

Multiple winners: None yet

Fastest time (1600m): Dane River (2002) 1:34:38

Interesting trivia: The 2020 race was transferred to Kilmore as the track needed work. The 2018 race was not run as the track was unfit for racing.

Winners of past Seymour Cups include Mr Brightside (2021), Toil (1995), State Taj (1993), Zaparri (1990), Dealer’s Luck (1981), Arwon (1978), Red Hope (1973), Gaybao (1960) and Better Boy (1955)