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Australian Cup

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The Australian Cup is a Group 1 open handicap race held in March during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival. This $1 million race is one of many races held on Flemington?s Super Saturday, which offers seven group stakes races including the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap and the Australian Guineas.

The weight-for-age race is a 2000m event ideal for strong staying horses. The most recent lead-up race to the Australian Cup is the Group 2 St George Stakes (1800m).

Australian Cup Info:

Date:
March
Track:
Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Distance:
2000m
Race Type:
Open Weight-For-Age
Status:
Group 1
Prizemoney:
$1,000,000

Australian Cup History:

First won by Barwon in 1861, the race was originally a 3600m test of endurance until 1943 when the distance was decreased to 3500m. Twenty years later the distance was further decreased to 3200m however the following year in 1964, the race became a 2000m event.

The race?s fastest finishing time is held by the legendary Makybe Diva. In 2005, the mare finished the race in 1 minute 58.7 seconds. In 2007 the Australian Cup changed locations by being temporarily raced at Caulfield Racecourse.

Last 10 Years of Australian Cup Winners:

Year

Place

Horse

Time

 
2009
Australian Cup
1st
Niconero
2 minutes 3.1 seconds
2nd Theseo
3rd Zagreb
 
2008
Australian Cup
1st
Sirmione
2 minutes 0.8 seconds
2nd Princess Coup
3rd Casino Prince
 
2007
Australian Cup
1st
Pompeii Ruler
2 minutes 1.5 seconds
2nd Marasco
3rd Tawqeet
 
2006
Australian Cup
1st
Roman Arch
2 minutes 2.8 seconds
2nd Candy Vale
3rd Our Smoking Joe
 
2005
Australian Cup
1st
Makybe Diva
1 minute 58.7 seconds
2nd Winning Belle
3rd Lad Of The Manor
 
2004
Australian Cup
1st
Lonhro
2 minutes 1.6 seconds
2nd Delzao
3rd Elvstroem
 
2003
Australian Cup
1st
Northerly
2 minutes 1.4 seconds
2nd Natural Blitz
3rd Don Eduardo
 
2002
Australian Cup
1st
Old Comrade
1 minute 59.8 seconds
2nd Northerly
3rd Rain Gauge
 
2001
Australian Cup
1st
Northerly
1 minute 59.4 seconds
2nd Hit The Roof
3rd Kaapstad Way
 
2000
Australian Cup
1st
Intergaze
2 minutes 0.9 seconds
2nd Arena
3rd Streak
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