Melbourne Cup

1. What is the distance of the Melbourne Cup race?

1 km

3.2km

10km

The Melbourne Cup is a handicap event run over 3.2 kilometres or 2 miles.

Explanation

The Melbourne Cup is a handicap event run over 3.2 kilometres or 2 miles.

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2. Where is the Melbourne Cup held?

Randwick

Flemington

Caulfield

The Melbourne Cup is held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on the first Tuesday in November each year.

Explanation

The Melbourne Cup is held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on the first Tuesday in November each year.

3. What was the name of the famous horse who was shot at in 1930?

Old Rowley

Ethereal

Phar Lap

In 1930, two men in a car fired two shots at Phar Lap, the horse that had been backed for a fortune in cup doubles. Both shots missed the horse.

Explanation

In 1930, two men in a car fired two shots at Phar Lap, the horse that had been backed for a fortune in cup doubles. Both shots missed the horse.

4. Who was the first mare to win two consecutive Melbourne Cups?

Makybe Diva

Phar Lap

Rogan Josh

Makybe Diva became the first mare to win two consecutive Melbourne Cup races in 2003 and 2004.

Explanation

Makybe Diva became the first mare to win two consecutive Melbourne Cup races in 2003 and 2004.

5. When was the first race run?

1930

1902

1861

The race was first run in 1861. The race horse Archer won the cup in 1861 and 1862.

Explanation

The race was first run in 1861. The race horse Archer won the cup in 1861 and 1862.

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