Australian Cup
The Australian Cup is a Group 1 Weight for Age horse race held over a distance of 2000 metres. The race is held in March each year at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne with total prize money of A$1 million.
The Australian Cup was once raced at a distance longer than the Melbourne Cup and was considered to be Australia’s premier long distance race.
The race forms part of the Melbourne autumn racing carnival and each year attracts a large following among punters eager to back the winner of such a prestigious race.
2016 Australian Cup – Date & Time
The 2016 Australian Cup will be held on Saturday the 12th of March at 4:30pm (AEDST).
Australian Cup Track And Distance
The 2016 Australian Cup is held at Flemington Race Course and run over a distance of 2000 metres.
Past 10 Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Spillway |
| 2014 | Fiorente |
| 2013 | Super Cool |
| 2012 | Manighar |
| 2011 | Shocking |
| 2010 | Zipping |
| 2009 | Niconero |
| 2008 | Sirmione |
| 2007 | Pompeii Ruler |
| 2006 | Roman Arch |
2016 Australian Cup Big Bets
| $750 | Win | No.9 | Rising Romance |  |
| $1000 | Win | No.9 | Rising Romance | |
