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Melbourne cup carnival 2011

Melbourne cup carnival 2011. History. 1861, Captain Frederick Standish, one time VRC Chairman and former Chief Commissioner of Police in Victoria. As a former member of the Victoria Turf Club 17 horses £ 930 cash and a gold watch The winner is Fred Archer. History.

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Melbourne cup carnival 2011

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  1. Melbourne cup carnival 2011

  2. History • 1861, Captain Frederick Standish, one time VRC Chairman and former Chief Commissioner of Police in Victoria. As a former member of the Victoria Turf Club • 17 horses • £930 cash and a gold watch • The winner is Fred Archer

  3. History • 1875 – The first time the Melbourne Cup was run on the first Tuesday in November • 1877 - Melbourne Cup became a public holiday for Victorians

  4. The rules • The Melbourne Cup is run over 3,200 metres and is the richest handicap race in the world. • Horses that are three years of age or older • The more successful a horse is, the more weight it will carry. • Jockey’s body weight is less than the handicap weight • Special saddlebag

  5. Trophy and prizes • The prizes are high • Japan and the USA • ‘Loving Cup’ • Mr James Steeth,1919 • It is made of 34 pieces of gold metal hand beaten over 200 hours.

  6. Trophy and prizes • The 2010 Melbourne Cup trophy • 18-carat gold • Copied from the trophy won by Phar Lap in 1930 • In2010, the prize was 3,600,000$

  7. Phar Lap : Australia most famous racehorse • Foaled in New Zealand in 1926 • 1930s - winning all four days of the 1930 Flemington Spring Carnival including the Melbourne Cup carrying 62.5 kg. • Died in suspicious circumstances • Bones were donated to Museum in New Zealand

  8. Phar Lap : Australia most famous racehorse • His hide was mounted and put on display at the Museum of Victoria • Heart resides at the National Museum of Australia.

  9. Makybe Diva • A British-bred, Australian-trained • Winning the Melbourne Cup three times in a row (2003, 2004 and 2005).

  10. 2011 Melbourne cup carnival • AAMI Victoria Derby Day • Saturday 29 October 2011 'the best single day of thoroughbred racing' Race Day Flower: Blue Cornflower

  11. 2011 Melbourne cup carnival • Emirates Melbourne Cup Day: ‘The Race that Stops a Nation’ is the focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Tuesday 1 November,2011 Race Day Flower: Yellow Rose

  12. 2011 Melbourne cup carnival • Crown Oaks Day Crown Oaks Day is a traditional ladies day filled with fashion and celebrations. Thursday 3 November,2011 Race Day Flower: Pink Rose

  13. 2011 Melbourne cup carnival 4. Emirates Stakes Day: The day is recognised as the Melbourne Cup Carnival’s true ‘Family Day’. Saturday 5 November,2011 Race Day Flower: Red Rose

  14. Get ready for the carnival • Buy ticket from Ticketmaster or phone 1300 136 122.

  15. Get ready for the carnival • Flemington Racecourse 57

  16. Get ready for the carnival • Arrive at the racecourse early • Check our Plan your visit section of the website • Check the weather, bring along the required protection • Plan to drink , take public transport • Plan your outfit • Purchase a racebook

  17. Betting • More than $140 million is bet on the Emirates Melbourne Cup each year • TABSportbet's website or phone 131 802. • Win bet : If your horse wins the race, you win! • Place bet : If your horse comes first, second or third, you win (if there are at least eight starters)! • Each Way bet : A Win and Place bet in one.

  18. Thank you

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