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Archer won the very first Melbourne Cup, in 1861.
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The first winner of the Melbourne Cup was by Archer trained by Etienne De Mestre, in 1861
If you're asking which horse won the 2011 melbourne cup, it was Dunaden. If you're asking which horse was the first ever to win the melbourne cup, it was Archer in 1861.
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Archer (1856-1872)
it was archer. the ffirst ever winner of the melbourne cup also the first ever back to back winner of the cup
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The winner of the Melbourne Cup wins a trophy that looks like a cup/goblet.
7th November 1861
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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.