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Archer won the very first Melbourne Cup, in 1861.
The first winner of the Melbourne Cup was by Archer trained by Etienne De Mestre, in 1861
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it was archer. the ffirst ever winner of the melbourne cup also the first ever back to back winner of the cup
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.
7th November 1861
Archer
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.
Archer (1856-1872)
The horse that won the first Melbourne Cup in 1861 was Archer. After his victory, Archer was famously walked back to his stables, where he was given a day of rest following his grueling race. His triumph marked the beginning of what would become one of Australia's most prestigious horse racing events.
The first Melbourne Cup was run in 1861. Therefore, as of 2010, the race has been run for 139 years.
The first was a gold watch,then a silver bowl adorned with horse and jockey.Today it is a three handled loving cup.