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Group 1

Australian Cup

"The Autumn WFA Championship"

Sat, 28 Mar 2026151 days ago

Race Details

2000m
$2,000,000
Flemington
Victoria
Group 1
Weight for Age

About This Race

The Australian Cup is a Group 1 weight-for-age race over 2000m at Flemington. One of Melbourne's most prestigious autumn features.

History

First run in 1863. Notable winners include Phar Lap (1930), Kingston Town (1982), and So You Think (2010).

On the Calendar

  • It is the richest of 7 feature races on the Flemington card that day.
  • It is the 9th richest of 100 feature races scheduled at Flemington in the 2025-26 season.
  • It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2025-26.
  • Run over 2000m, it is a middle-distance test and one of 6 races at that trip at Flemington this season.
  • It falls in March 2026, alongside 35 other feature races in VIC that month.

Track Information

Flemington Racecourse

Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is Australia's most famous racecourse. Its distinctive straight six and sweeping turns have hosted racing since 1840. The Melbourne Cup Carnival draws international attention each November.

Melbourne, VIC
1840
2312m
450m
Turf
120,000
Melbourne CupVictoria DerbyVRC OaksAustralian Guineas

Other races on Sat, 28 Mar 2026

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