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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.

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The Melbourne Cup is always held on the first Tuesday in November. In 1966 the Melbourne Cup was held on Tuesday, 1st November.

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What was the date when the Melbourne cup first started?

The first ever Melbourne cup was on the 2nd of November 1861


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,


When did Archer win the Melbourne cup?

Archer won the very first Melbourne Cup, in 1861.


When does the Melbourne Cup happen?

The Melbourne Cup occurs on the first Tuesday in November every year.


Who trained the horse that won the first Melbourne cup?

The winer of the first Melbourne cup was trained by Etienne de Mestre.


Who was the first horse to win the Melbourne cup 2011?

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.


When was the first Melbourne cups date?

The first Melbourne Cup was held on the 7th of November, 1861


When is the Melbourne Cup run?

The Melbourne Cup (Australia) is always held on the first Tuesday in November every year.


Where was the first Melbourne cup run?

In Melbourne, at Flemington race track 1853


What day was the 1861 Melbourne Cup on?

it was archer. the ffirst ever winner of the melbourne cup also the first ever back to back winner of the cup


What is the name of the first horse to win the first melbourn cup?

The first winner of the Melbourne Cup was by Archer trained by Etienne De Mestre, in 1861


Is the Melbourne cup held on the first Tuesday of November?

yes