With 2012 being the 152nd running of the Melbourne Cup there is a lot of history, information, facts and stats available on the “race that stops a nation”. Races.com.au have collated some of the important and interesting facts and stats and created a Melbourne Cup 2012 Inforgraphic.

Follow the races.com.au Melbourne Cup 2012 coverage for up-date news and the latest tips, odds and results.