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Melbourne Cup
Australia's best known horse race, run over 3200 metres at Flemington on the first Tuesday in November.
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OrganiserVictoria Racing Club
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held1861
About the day
The Victoria Racing Club stages the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse as the centrepiece of its spring carnival. The race was first run in 1861 and the 2026 edition is the 165th.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday 3 November 2026 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | Tuesday 2 November 2027 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Tuesday 7 November 2028 | Australia | Set by a fixed rule |
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