Melbourne Cup Run
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- Melbourne Cup Runners 2019
Melbourne Cup is an annual Thoroughbred horse race held in Melbourne, Australia. The race is a handicap for horses three-years-old and over and it is run at a distance of 3200 meters. It is considered one of the most popular sporting events in Australia with millions of people tuning in each year.
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The 2021 Melbourne Cup race time is slated for 3pm (Eastern Daylight Saving Time) on Tuesday 2nd November - mark your calendar!
If you are tuning in from elsewhere in the country, note the adjusted Melbourne Cup race time for your time zone.
2021 Melbourne Cup Time (By State)
| Melbourne | 3:00pm |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 3.00pm |
| Brisbane | 2.00pm |
| Adelaide | 2.30pm |
| Perth | 12.00pm |
| Canberra | 3.00pm |
| Hobart | 3.00pm |
| Darwin | 1.30pm |
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And remember, after months of speculation and anticipation, it’s all over in about 200 seconds. So don’t tune in late to watch the race!
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2021 Melbourne Cup Race Schedule
Melbourne Cup Runners 2019
On Tuesday 2nd November, the Melbourne Cup is listed as Race 7 on the Flemington 10-race card. There will be 10 races on the day, with the first race scheduled for TBA and the last at TBA
Between each race there is a 40-minute break, with a longer break held before and after the highly anticipated Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup Runners 2019
While the 2021 Melbourne Cup race time is officially 3pm local time, the Melbourne Cup race schedule can vary depending on scratchings, problematic horse behaviour and a range of unanticipated formalities. The following table provides a general outline for race times; the estimated times are subject to change.
The 2021 Card Details aren't available yet but in the meantime you can check out the 2020 card below.
2020 Card and Schedule:
| Number | Time | Race Name | Conditions | Distance | Prizemoney | 2020 Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.45am | Maribyrnong Plate | Set Weights 2YO | 1,000m | $200,000 | Finance Tycoon |
| 2 | 11.20am | Desirable Stakes | Set Weights + Penalties F&M | 1,400m | $175,000 | No Restriction |
| 3 | 12.00pm | Super Vobis 3-Y-O Plate | Set Weights + Penalties 3YO | 1,000m | $135,000 | Alleboom |
| 4 | 12.40pm | The Macca's Run | Handicap | 2,800m | $135,000 | Sin To Win |
| 5 | 1.20pm | Tab Trophy Stakes | Set Weights + Penalties | 1,800m | $175,000 | Ain'tnodeeldun |
| 6 | 1.55pm | Grinders Coffee Rosters Trophy | Handicap | 1,400m | $125,000 | Outrageous |
| 7 | 3.00pm | LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP | Group 1 Handicap | 3,200m | $7,300,000 | Twilight Payment |
| 8 | 4.00pm | Melbourne Cup Day Plate (Furphy Plate) | Handicap | 1,800m | $175,000 | Purple Sector |
| 9 | 4.40pm | Set Weights + Penalties (Mares only) | 1,400m | $200,000 | Rich Hips | |
| 10 | 5.15pm | MSS Security Sprint | Handicap | 1,200m | $175,000 | Exhilarates |