History
What year was the first Melbourne cup held?
1861
How many horses run in the Melbourne cup?
24
Name one famous Melbourne cup winning horse
Makybe diva
What time do the gates open at Flemington?
Arround 10:45am
What is the nickname of the Melbourne cup?
The race that stops a nation
Who won the very first Melbourne cup?
archer
What surface is the race run on?
Turf
Who trains the horse “smokin Roman’s”
Citron maher
What time dose the trophy ceremony happen?
Arround 2:23pm
What day is the cup always held on?
The first Tuesday in November
what distance is the Melbourne Cup run over?
3200 meters
How long is the race in meters
3200 meters
What country is the horse “vauban” from?
Ireland
What event happens just before the cup begins
Trophy presentation and national anthem
How much total prize money is offered in 2025?
$8 million
Which racecourse hosts the Melbourne cuo
Flemington racecourse
What time dose the Melbourne cup start?
3:00pm
Who is the jockey for absurde
Kerrin McEvoy
when do celebrations usually end
6:00pm
What’s the name of the main trophy given to winners
The Melbourne cup (gold loving cup)
What famous phrase describes the Melbourne cup
The race that stops a nation
How many times has a horse won the cup twice?
Only a few makybe diva is the only bourse to win three times
What is the heaviest weight a horse carries in 2025’s race?
59kg (Al Riffa)
What’s one other race or event held on cup day arround fashion
Fashion on the field
Which country’s horse often competes alongside austrlian knes
New Zealand
Ireland
Japan
United Kingdom