How Long Is Melbourne Cup Race
The 2021 Melbourne Cup race time is slated for 3pm (Eastern Daylight Saving Time) on Tuesday 2nd November - mark your calendar!
Melbourne Cup Day has been observed in Australia since the first race was held at the Flemington Racecourse in Victoria in 1861. The race was won by Archer, who won it again the following year. The event features races, including the handicap race which is run by about 20 thoroughbreds for a couple million Australian dollars.
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Melbourne Cup Race 2020
- Race 1 A bright early start on Melbourne Cup day with a field of two-year-olds, and there’s nothing like a winner before 11am to kick off proceedings.
- Melbourne Cup Carnival 2020: Your guide to key race days, fashion, entertainment and food. There will be no trackside crowds or glamorous A-listers living it up in the Birdcage, but there is still.
If you are tuning in from elsewhere in the country, note the adjusted Melbourne Cup race time for your time zone.
2021 Melbourne Cup Time (By State)
| Melbourne | 3:00pm |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 3.00pm |
| Brisbane | 2.00pm |
| Adelaide | 2.30pm |
| Perth | 12.00pm |
| Canberra | 3.00pm |
| Hobart | 3.00pm |
| Darwin | 1.30pm |
And remember, after months of speculation and anticipation, it’s all over in about 200 seconds. So don’t tune in late to watch the race!
2021 Melbourne Cup Race Schedule
On Tuesday 2nd November, the Melbourne Cup is listed as Race 7 on the Flemington 10-race card. There will be 10 races on the day, with the first race scheduled for TBA and the last at TBA
How Long Is The Melbourne Cup Race Track
Between each race there is a 40-minute break, with a longer break held before and after the highly anticipated Melbourne Cup.
What Is Melbourne Cup Race
While the 2021 Melbourne Cup race time is officially 3pm local time, the Melbourne Cup race schedule can vary depending on scratchings, problematic horse behaviour and a range of unanticipated formalities. The following table provides a general outline for race times; the estimated times are subject to change.
The 2021 Card Details aren't available yet but in the meantime you can check out the 2020 card below.
2020 Card and Schedule:
| Number | Time | Race Name | Conditions | Distance | Prizemoney | 2020 Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.45am | Maribyrnong Plate | Set Weights 2YO | 1,000m | $200,000 | Finance Tycoon |
| 2 | 11.20am | Desirable Stakes | Set Weights + Penalties F&M | 1,400m | $175,000 | No Restriction |
| 3 | 12.00pm | Super Vobis 3-Y-O Plate | Set Weights + Penalties 3YO | 1,000m | $135,000 | Alleboom |
| 4 | 12.40pm | The Macca's Run | Handicap | 2,800m | $135,000 | Sin To Win |
| 5 | 1.20pm | Tab Trophy Stakes | Set Weights + Penalties | 1,800m | $175,000 | Ain'tnodeeldun |
| 6 | 1.55pm | Grinders Coffee Rosters Trophy | Handicap | 1,400m | $125,000 | Outrageous |
| 7 | 3.00pm | LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP | Group 1 Handicap | 3,200m | $7,300,000 | Twilight Payment |
| 8 | 4.00pm | Melbourne Cup Day Plate (Furphy Plate) | Handicap | 1,800m | $175,000 | Purple Sector |
| 9 | 4.40pm | Set Weights + Penalties (Mares only) | 1,400m | $200,000 | Rich Hips | |
| 10 | 5.15pm | MSS Security Sprint | Handicap | 1,200m | $175,000 | Exhilarates |