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The Melbourne Cup is Australia's major annual thoroughbred horse race.
The race is named Melbourne Cup, as is the trophy, as is the carnival, even the day is referred to as Melbourne Cup day.
Billed as The race that stops a nation, it is a race for three-year-olds and over, over a distance of 3,200 metres. It is the richest and most prestigious "two-mile" handicap in the world, and the second richest turf race in the world, after the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. The event is held at 3pm on the first Tuesday in November by the Victoria Racing Club, on the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne
For more see http://www.MelbourneCup.com
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On which racecourse is the Melbourne Cup horse race held?
The Melbourne Cup is held on Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.
Which famous Horse race in Australia is always held on the first Tuesday in the month of November?
The Melbourne Cup
Whereabouts in Melbourne is the Melbourne Cup held?
The Melbourne Cup, a horse race which occurs on the first Tuesday in November, is held on the Flemington race course in Melbourne, Victoria,
What is the prize for the major horse race held on the first Tuesday of November each year at Racecourse Melbourne?
You are referring to the Melbourne Cup, a famous horse race in Australia. According to the website of the event, "The Melbourne Cup prize money is split between the top 10 runners. The 1st takes $3,600,000, 2nd $900,000, 3rd $450,000, 4th 250,000..." etc.
Which of these famous horse sHow is are held in LondonEngland?
The Olympia Horse Show and the London International Horse Show are two famous horse shows held in London, England. These events attract top riders from around the world and feature a variety of equestrian disciplines.
How many major sporting events has Melbourne held?
1956 Olympic Games Melbourne Cup Horse Race There have also been spectacular Ashes Tests against England in Melbourne.
What are the seven most famous horse races in the world is the Kentucky Derby which is held the first weekend of May?
Secretariat
Where is this year World Cup being held?
The 2010 world cup is held in South Africa.
Was the Olympics ever held in Melbourne Australia?
Yes, the 1956 Summer Olympics were held in Melbourne.
How many times has Melbourne held being the most livable city in the world?
twice
At which racecourse was the 2012 Melbourne Cup held?
The 2012 Melbourne Cup was the 152nd Melbourne Cup. The 2012 Emirates Melbourne Cup was held on Tuesday, 6 November 2012, at Flemington Racecourse, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
What year were the olympics held in melbourne?
it was held in 1956.
