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    What is the distance of the Melbourne Cup race? 

    • 1 km
    • 3.2km
    • 10km
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The race that stops a nation. What do you know about it? Test your knowledge in the World Book Melbourne Cup Quiz!

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  • 2. 

    Where is the Melbourne Cup held?

    • Randwick

    • Flemington

    • Caulfield

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

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  • 3. 

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

    • Old Rowley

    • Ethereal

    • Phar Lap

    Correct Answer
    A. Phar Lap
    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.

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  • 4. 

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

    • Makybe Diva

    • Phar Lap

    • Rogan Josh

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

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  • 5. 

    When was the first race run?

    • 1930

    • 1902

    • 1861

    Correct Answer
    A. 1861
    Explanation
    The race was first run in 1861. The race horse Archer won the cup in 1861 and 1862.

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