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THE Melbourne Cup is the race that stops the nation.
Here’s everything you need to know after the big day including how to get to the track, what to wear and when the race is on.
WHAT TIME IS THE MELBOURNE CUP?
The race will start at 3pm AEST
Brisbane time: 2pm
Adelaide time 2.30pm
Perth time: 12pm
Darwin time 1:30pm
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WHAT DISTANCE IS THE MELBOURNE CUP?
The group 1 race is run over 3200 metres
WHAT IS THE PRIZEMONEY?
The Melbourne Cup is worth $7,050,000. The winner will take home $4 million.
MELBOURNE CUP 2018 DATE AND VENUE
Tuesday, November 6 at Flemington Racecourse, 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031.
MELBOURNE CUP 2018 TICKETS
Limited tickets are still available online
MELBOURNE CUP DAY RACE TIMES
There will be 10 races on Melbourne Cup Day. Times may vary depending on scratchings and lead up events. The Derby is race No.7.
Race 1 start time: 10.50am
Race 2 start time: 11.30am
Race 3 start time: 12.05pm
Race 4 start time: 12.40pm
Race 5 start time: 1.15pm
Race 6 start time: 1.50pm
Race 7 start time: 3pm
Race 8 start time: 4.05pm
Race 9 start time: 4.45pm
Race 10 start time: 5.20pm
*All approx. times
MELBOURNE WEATHER
Min: 17 degrees
Max: 22 degrees
Chance of rain: 90%
Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
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MELBOURNE CUP DAY DRESS CODE
GENTLEMAN (including children 12 & over)
Are required to wear a suit or tailored slacks or chinos, sports coat of blazer, plus tie or bow tie and dress shoes.
NOT PERMITTED
Any variation of runner including joggers, rubber thongs, sandals, dilapidated footwear, scuffs, gumboots or slippers.
Denim and denim look clothing, jeans, jodhpurs, polo shirts, parkas, windbreakers, tracksuits, jackets including bomber jackets, duffel coats, untailored leather jackets, peaked caps, beanies, sporting guernseys, any clothing revealing excessive bare midriff.
MELBOURNE CUP DAY TV/RADIO BROADCAST
TV: Live broadcast on Channel 7, Racing.com (channels 68 and 78) Sky Racing 1, 2
Radio: RSN927
BIGGEST POTENTIAL COLLECTS ON MELBOURNE CUP DAY
$1000 at $201 on Sixties Groove to win for $201,000
$500 at $201 on Patrick Erin to win, $1,500 at $51 to place for $177,000
$1500 at $101 on Ventura Storm to win, $300 at $26 to place for $159,300
$1000 at $101 on Sixties Groove to win, $800 at $26 to place for $121,800
$2000 at $51 on Thinkin’ Big to win for $102,000
$1000 at $101 on Sixties Groove to win for $101,000
$1000 at $101 on Sixties Groove to win for $101,000
$500 at $201 on Sixties Groove to win for $100,500
$1500 at $51 on Sound Check to win for $76,500
$350 at $201 on Sixties Groove to win for $70,350
HOW TO GET THERE
UBER & TAXI/LIMO/PRIVATE CAR
Want to avoid the mbades? This is the obvious choice, but get in very, very early. Just remember cars cannot enter Flemington via Epsom Rd. Entry is via Smithfield Rd at the Stables Drive entrance or the Lynch’s Bridge entrance.
TRAIN
Flemington racecourse-bound trains depart Flinders St Station and/or Southern Cross Station, stopping at North Melbourne Station, then express to Flemington.
The journey takes about 15-20 minutes.
TRAM
From the corner of Elizabeth St and Flinders St catch the No. 57 West Maribyrnong tram to Flemington Drive (stop 30).
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