- For the defunct association football competition, see Australian Cup (football).
The Australian Cup is a Group 1 Weight for Age race for Thoroughbred racehorses run over 2000 metres, at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in March. Total prizemoney for the race is AUD$1,005,000.
Makybe Diva won this race in 2005 in the Australian record time of 1:58:73, which beat Northerly's previous record.
Race history
- From 1863 to 1942 run over 18 furlongs (approx 3600m).
- From 1943 to 1962 run over 17 furlongs 110 yards (approx 3500m).
- 1963 was run over 2 miles (approx 3200m).
- 1964 onwards over 10 furlongs / 2000m.
- From 1982 to 1986 was run as a Handicap.
- 2007 run at Caulfield Racecourse
The winners
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References
Australian Studbook - VRC Australian Cup Race Winners
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