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When is the Melbourne Cup run?
The Melbourne Cup (Australia) is always held on the first Tuesday in November every year.
When was the first Melbourne Cup?
The first Melbourne Cup was run on 7 November 1861, and was attended by a crowd of around 4000. It was won by Archer out of a field of 17 horses. They were racing for 170 pounds cash and a gold watch.
How long has the Melbourne cup been running for?
The first Melbourne Cup was run in 1861. Therefore, as of 2010, the race has been run for 139 years.
When was the Melbourne cup in October?
The Melbourne Cup is run on the first Tuesday of November every year. So the 1st of November in 2011, 3pm local time.
Where was the first Melbourne cup run?
In Melbourne, at Flemington race track 1853
What time does the main race for the Melbourne cup start?
2pm - Brisbane 3pm - Sydney & Melbourne
How far is the Melbourne cup race in kilometers?
The Melbourne Cup is run over 3200 metres, which is the equivalent of 3.2 kilometres.
Where is the race that stops a nation being run?
Melbourne - Flemington Racecourse - Melbourne Cup
What can you do at the Melbourne cup?
You can watch the horses run at Flemington.
How far do horses run in the Melbourne cup?
The Melbourne cup is run over 3200 metres, which is just under two miles.
How many horses usually compete in the Melbourne cup?
A limit of 24 horses can now run in the Melbourne Cup for safety reasons, though more than that have run in it in the past.
Where is the Melbourne Cup run?
Flemington race track, Victoria
