Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 8:30 am - 6:00 pm  Tuesday, 2 November 2010

Emirates Melbourne Cup Day

'The Race that Stops a Nation™'

The $6.175 million Emirates Melbourne Cup is a truly spectacular event and the focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. 2010 will see the incredible 150th running of this iconic event. While most of Australia stops to watch or listen to the race, there’s nothing like being there amongst the 100,000-plus throng to experience this truly unique event.

The Group 1 Emirates Melbourne Cup is one of the world’s most famous and best-regarded thoroughbred races. The 3200m race is Australia's richest and is run at 3pm on the first Tuesday of November each year. 

Emirates Melbourne Cup Day has gained a reputation for fashion with a penchant for drama. It is the day to make your strongest fashion statement with an exotic or outrageous ensemble - hats are essential and so is a yellow rose in the lapel.

It is hard to convey the sheer scale of Melbourne Cup Day to someone who has not witnessed it before. It is an exciting and exhilarating event where you can experience the pulse of Australia in just one day.

features of the day

Flower of the Day Yellow Rose
TBC First train departs Flinders Street
8.30am Centre Car Park and turnstiles open
TBC Flemington TV begins
10.15am – 11.00am Myer Fashions on the Field at Flemington Registration
10.20am First of 10 races
11.55am Myer Fashions on the Field Women’s Racewear Final
1.25pm Myer Fashions on the Field Design Award Grand Final
2.20pm Pre Cup Entertainment
3.00pm  Group 1 Emirates Melbourne Cup
5.10pm Last Race
TBC Last train departs Flemington

Please note some times may change closer to the event day  

tickets & dining information 


racing information

 race time race name
1 10.20 agl renewable energy stakes
2 11.00 schiavello plate
3 11.45 lavazza a modo mio
4 12.30 herald sun stakes
5 1.15 schweppes tonic 1000
6 2.00 lexus hybrid plate
7 3.00 emirates melbourne cup
8  3.50 johnnie walker stakes
9  4.35 mss security sprint
10  5.10 the tab BIG6


> Fields and Results

> 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup prizemoney and schedule of closing dates/ fees

> 2010 Emirates Melbourne Cup full race conditions

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