Australia
Flemington · 06.11.18
Melbourne Cup
2ndMarmelo5yo by Duke Of Marmalade × Capriolla€ 671,800
3rdPrince Of Arran5yo by Shirocco × Storming Sioux€ 335,900
Full result →Purse€ 4,903,800
Distance3200 metres
Winning time3m 21.17s
SurfaceTurf · Good To Soft
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners24
Result
24 runners · prize money to 12th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
5thRostropovich3yoWayne LordanAidan O'Brien€ 134,400
7thSir Charles Road5yoDwayne DunnLance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott€ 100,800
9thMuntahaa5yoJim CrowleyJohn Gosden€ 100,800
14thChestnut Coat4yoYuga KawadaYoshito Yahagi
15thVengeur Masque6yoPatrick MoloneyMike Moroney
21stAuvray7yoTommy BerryRichard & Will Freedman
–Cliffs Of Moher4yoRyan MooreAidan O'BrienPu(9)
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
All winners since 2011
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | RekindlingHigh Chaparral × Sitara | Joseph Patrick O'BrienCorey Brown | N C Williams, L J Williams Et AlThe Pocock Family | |
| 2016 | AlmandinMonsun × Anatola | Robert HickmottKerrin McEvoy | N C Williams & Mr & Mrs L J WilliamsGestut Schlenderhan | |
| 2015 | Prince Of PenzancePentire × Royal Successor | Darren WeirMichelle Payne | A McGregor, A T Broadfoot Et AlJungle Pocket Pty Ltd & Rich Hill Thoroughbreds Ltd | |
| 2014 | ProtectionistMonsun × Patineuse | Andreas WöhlerRyan Moore | Narola Stables, Australian Bloodstock Et AlDr Christoph Berglar | |
| 2013 | FiorenteMonsun × Desert Bloom | Gai WaterhouseDamien Oliver | A T Roberts, McClure Ferguson Oman Et AlBallymacoll Stud Farm Ltd | |
| 2012 | Green MoonMontjeu × Green Noon | Robert HickmottBrett Prebble | N C Williams & Mr & Mrs L J WilliamsGoldsmith Bloodstock Partnership | |
| 2011 | DunadenNicobar × La Marlia | Mikel DelzanglesChristophe Lemaire | Pearl Bloodstock LtdComte E Decazes |
History since 1900
Melbourne Cup119Editions since 1900
4Multiple winnersMakybe Diva, Peter Pan, Rain Lover
12%Won by fillies or mares14 of 119 · 4 of the last 20
3:16.30Fastest winning timeKingston Rule · 1990
Record holders
Most wins since 19001Bart CummingsTrainer · 1990, 1991, 1996, 1999, 2008 …12 wins
2Lloyd Williams et al.Owner · 1985, 2007, 2012, 2016, 2017 …6 wins
3FoxbridgeDamsire · 1947, 1949, 1959, 1960, 19715 wins
4Bobbie LewisJockey · 1902, 1915, 1919, 19274 wins
4Harry WhiteJockey · 1974, 1975, 1978, 19794 wins
4PositanoSire · 1903, 1906, 1908, 19124 wins
7Emily Krstina Pty LtdBreeder · 2003, 2004, 20053 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Makybe Diva2003, 2004, 20053 wins
2Peter Pan1932, 19342 wins
2Rain Lover1968, 19692 wins
2Think Big1974, 19752 wins
Show all 119 winners since 1900Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Cross CounterTeofilo × Waitress | Charlie ApplebyKerrin McEvoy | GodolphinGodolphin | 9.00 | |
| 2017 | RekindlingHigh Chaparral × Sitara | Joseph Patrick O'BrienCorey Brown | Lloyd Williams et al.Pocock Family | 13.00 | |
| 2016 | AlmandinMonsun × Anatola | Robert HickmottKerrin McEvoy | Lloyd Williams et al.Gestüt Schlenderhan | 8.00 | |
| 2015 | Prince of PenzancePentire × Royal Successor | Darren WeirMichelle Payne | A McGregor et al.Rich Hill Stud, Matamata | 67.00 | |
| 2014 | ProtectionistMonsun × Patineuse | Andreas WöhlerRyan Moore | Australian Bloodstock et al.Dr Christoph Berglar | 8.00 | |
| 2013 | FiorenteMonsun × Desert Bloom | Gai WaterhouseDamien Oliver | Andrew Roberts et al.Ballymacoll Stud | 7.00 | |
| 2012 | Green MoonMontjeu × Green Noon | Robert HickmottBrett Prebble | Lloyd Williams et al.Goldsmith Bloodstock | 21.00 | |
| 2011 | DunadenNicobar × La Marlia | Mikel DelzanglesChristophe Lemaire | Pearl Bloodstock Pty (Mgr. R Levitt)Comte E Decazes | 8.50 | |
| 2010 | AmericainDynaformer × America | Alain de Royer-DupréGérald Mossé | Gerry Ryan, K. C BamfordWertheimer et Frère | 13.00 | |
| 2009 | ShockingStreet Cry × Maria Di Castiglia | Mark KavanaghCorey Brown | Eales Racing Pty LtdGeorge & Felicity Fraser, Ilala Stud | 10.00 | |
| 2008 | ViewedScenic × Lovers Knot | Bart CummingsBlake Shinn | Dato Tan Chin Nam et al.Ian Johnson | 41.00 | |
| 2007 | EfficientZabeel × Refused the Dance | Graeme RogersonMichael Rodd | Lloyd Williams et al.Bloodstock Resources Ltd and Cambridge Hunt Ltd | 17.00 | |
| 2006 | Delta BluesDance in the Dark × Dixie Splash | Katsuhiko SumiiYasunari Iwata | Sunday RacingNorthern Farm | 17.00 | |
| 2005 | Makybe DivaDesert King × Tugela | Lee FreedmanGlen Boss | Emily Krstina SyndicateEmily Krstina Pty Ltd | 4.50 | |
| 2004 | Makybe DivaDesert King × Tugela | Lee FreedmanGlen Boss | Emily Krstina SyndicateEmily Krstina Pty Ltd | 3.50 | |
| 2003 | Makybe DivaDesert King × Tugela | David HallGlen Boss | Emily Krstina SyndicateEmily Krstina Pty Ltd | 8.00 | |
| 2002 | Media PuzzleTheatrical × Market Slide | Dermot WeldDamien Oliver | Dr M. W. Smurfit, et al.Moyglare Stud | 6.50 | |
| 2001 | EtherealRhythm × Romanee Conti | Sheila LaxonScott Seamer | Sir Peter James & Philip Malcolm VelaSir Peter James Vela & Phillip Malcolm Vela | 10.00 | |
| 2000 | BrewSir Tristram × Horlicks | Michael MoroneyKerrin McEvoy | Gurner's Bloodstock Co.G. W. de Gruchy | 15.00 | |
| 1999 | Rogan JoshOld Spice × Eastern Mystique | Bart CummingsJohn Marshall | Mrs W. L. Green, et al.M.A. Forrest, WA | 6.00 | |
| 1998 | JezabeelZabeel × Passefleur | Brian JenkinsChris Munce | A. K. Burr, et al.J. Broome | 7.00 | |
| 1997 | Might and PowerZabeel × Benediction | Jack DenhamJim Cassidy | Mr N. MoraitisWindsor Park Stud | 4.50 | |
| 1996 | SaintlySky Chase × All Grace | Bart CummingsDarren Beadman | Dato Tan Chin Nam et al.Bart Cummings | 9.00 | |
| 1995 | DoriemusNorman Pentaquad × Golden Woods | Lee FreedmanDamien Oliver | Pacers Australia SyndicateJ. D. Corcoran (NZ) | 11.00 | |
| 1994 | JeuneKalaglow × Youthful | D A HayesWayne Harris | Shadwell RacingSir Robin McAlpine | 17.00 | |
| 1993 | Vintage CropRousillon × Overplay | Dermot WeldMichael Kinane | Dr M. W. SmurfitBertram & Diana Firestone | 15.00 | |
| 1992 | SubzeroKala Dancer × Wiley Trade | Lee FreedmanGreg Hall | D. H. K. InvestmentsWakefield Stud Management, NSW | 5.00 | |
| 1991 | Let's ElopeNassipour × Sharon Jane | Bart CummingsSteven King | Shoreham Park SyndicateHighview Stud | 4.00 | |
| 1990 | Kingston RuleSecretariat × Rose of Kingston | Bart CummingsDarren Beadman | Mr & Mrs D. H. HainsDavid H. Hains | 8.00 | |
| 1989 | TawrrificTawfiq × Joyarty | Lee FreedmanShane Dye | B. F. Avery, et al.Mr N. T. Broderick & Mesdames L. H. Lillicrapp & M. J. Secretan | 31.00 | |
| 1988 | Empire RoseSir Tristram × Summer Fleur | Laurie LaxonTony Allan | Mr & Mrs F. R. BodleWhakanui Stud Limited | 6.00 | |
| 1987 | KenseiBlarney Kiss × Kitty’s Dream | Les J. BridgeLarry Olsen | K. M. Mitchell, et al.D F Duffy & G S Hale | 13.00 | |
| 1986 | At TalaqRoberto × My Nord | Colin HayesMichael Clarke | Shadwell RacingCarelaine Farm | 11.00 | |
| 1985 | What A NuisanceSt Puckle × Fashion Bell | John MeagherPat Hyland | Lloyd Williams et al.Mr E. J. & Mrs E. N. Miles | 16.00 | |
| 1984 | Black KnightSilver Knight × Brenta | George HanlonPeter Cook | Robert Holmes à CourtRobert Holmes à Court | 11.00 | |
| 1983 | KiwiBlarney Kiss × Malrayvis | Ewen S. LuptonJim Cassidy | Mr & Mrs E. S. LuptonBrian Fischer | 10.00 | |
| 1982 | Gurner's LaneSir Tristram × Taiona | Geoff MurphyMick Dittman | Williams St. Syndicate No 2Cambridge Stud | 9.00 | |
| 1981 | Just A DashWhiskey Road × Native Lass | T. J. SmithPeter Cook | Lloyd Williams et al.Mr & Mrs I C Woodford-Smith | 16.00 | |
| 1980 | Beldale BallNashua × San Cat | Colin HayesJohn Letts | Swettenham Stud SyndicateNorman E. Casse | 12.00 | |
| 1979 | HypernoRangong × Mikarla | Bart CummingsHarry White | Mr & Mrs T. L. North, et al.Fairdale Stud Ltd. | 8.00 | |
| 1978 | ArwonAritzo × Fair Flash | George HanlonHarry White | Doon Bros Syndicate et al. | 6.00 | |
| 1977 | Gold and BlackIn the Purple × Gem | Bart CummingsJohn Duggan | Mr & Mrs J. Harris, et al.M. R. Renton | 4.50 | |
| 1976 | Van der HumHermes × Tip O'Dawn | Len H. RobinsonRobert J. Skelton | L. H. & R. A. Robinson, et al. | 5.50 | |
| 1975 | Think BigSobig × Sarcelle | Bart CummingsHarry White | Dato Tan Chin Nam et al.Estate of L. A. Alexander | 34.00 | |
| 1974 | Think BigSobig × Sarcelle | Bart CummingsHarry White | Dato Tan Chin Nam et al.Estate of L. A. Alexander | 13.00 | |
| 1973 | Gala SupremeGala Crest × Smoke Fairy | Ray HutchinsFrank Reys | J. P. CurtainJ. P. Curtain (Huntley Lodge Stud) | 10.00 | |
| 1972 | Piping LaneLanesborough × Londonderry Air | George HanlonJohn Letts | R. W. TrinderR. E. Prevost | 41.00 | |
| 1971 | Silver KnightAlcimedes × Cuban Fox | Eric TempertonBruce Marsh | Sir W. NorwoodTrelawney Stud | 11.00 | |
| 1970 | Baghdad NoteKurdistan × Fair Note | Robert HeasleyMidge Didham | E. C. S. FalconerE. C. S. Falconer | 26.00 | |
| 1969 | Rain LoverLatin Lover × Rain Spot | Mick L. RobinsJim Johnson | Clifford A. ReidClifford A. Reid | ||
| 1968 | Rain LoverLatin Lover × Rain Spot | Mick L. RobinsJim Johnson | Clifford A. ReidClifford A. Reid | ||
| 1967 | Red HandedLe Filou × Red Might | Bart CummingsRoy Higgins | F. W. Clarke, et al. | 5.00 | |
| 1966 | GalileeAlcimedes × Galston | Bart CummingsJohn Miller | Mr & Mrs M. L. BaileyTrelawney Stud | 6.50 | |
| 1965 | Light FingersLe Filou × Cuddlesome | Bart CummingsRoy Higgins | W. J. BroderickV. F. Dawson | 16.00 | |
| 1964 | Polo PrinceMarco Polo × Sou’ East | John P. CarterRon Taylor | Mr & Mrs L. W. DavisMrs L. W. Davis | ||
| 1963 | Gatum GatumStar Of Baroda × Certa Ceta | H. Graeme HeagneyJim Johnson | M. P. ReidMalcolm Reid | 26.00 | |
| 1962 | Even StevensFairs Fair × Amaroo | Arch McGregorLes Coles | James WattieD. P. Clark | 4.00 | |
| 1961 | Lord FuryEdwardsii × Sea Ruffle | Frank B. LewisRay Selkrig | Mr & Mrs N. S. Cohen | 21.00 | |
| 1960 | Hi JinxPride of Kildare × Lady's Bridge | Trevor H. KnowlesWilliam A. Smith | T. H. Knowles & K. R. SlySeton Otway | 51.00 | |
| 1959 | MacdougalMarco Polo × Lady Fox | Richard W. RodenPat Glennon | R. N. & N. H. B. BrownSeton Otway | 9.00 | |
| 1958 | BaystoneBrimstone × Unity | Jack GreenMel Schumacher | R. A. & N. BurnsKia Ora Stud | 11.00 | |
| 1957 | Straight DrawFaux Tirage × Sunbride | J. M. MitchellNoel L. McGrowdie | Ezra NortonLittle Avondale Stud | 7.50 | |
| 1956 | Evening PealDelville Wood × Mission Chimes | E. D. LawsonGeorge Podmore | Mr & Mrs R WhiteKia Ora Stud (Scone, NSW) | 16.00 | |
| 1955 | ToparoaMassowa × Miss Sally | T. J. SmithNeville Sellwood | N. H. McDonald | 7.00 | |
| 1954 | Rising FastAlonzo × Faster | Ivan TuckerJack Purtell | L. R. SpringFrank & Bruce Robertson | 3.50 | |
| 1953 | WodallaHelios × The Rip | Robert SinclairJack Purtell | E. A. "Ted" UnderwoodE. A. Underwood | ||
| 1952 | DalrayBalloch × Broiveine | C. C. McCarthyBill Williamson | C. NevilleH. F. Wooffindin | ||
| 1951 | DeltaMidstream × Gazza | Maurice McCartenNeville Sellwood | Adolph BasserPercy Miller Kia-Ora stud | ||
| 1950 | Comic CourtPowerscourt × Witty Maid | J. M. CummingsPat Glennon | R. A., J. D. & A. J. LeeH. & M. Bowyer | ||
| 1949 | FoxzamiNizami × Honeywood | Dan LewisWilliam Fellows | L. G. RobinsonN. R. Souter | 17.00 | |
| 1948 | RimfireEnfield × Mizar | Stan BoydenRay Neville | H. G. RaymondH. Guy Raymond | 81.00 | |
| 1947 | HirajiNizami × Duvach | Jim McCurleyJack Purtell | Fred W. HughesGeorge Cobb | 13.00 | |
| 1946 | RussiaExcitement × Lady March | E. HushDarby Munro | J. G. Leeds & E. HushJ. G. Leeds | 17.00 | |
| 1945 | RainbirdThe Buzzard × Sequoia | Sam EvansBilly Cook | Clifford A. ReidMalcolm Reid | ||
| 1944 | SiriusEnfield × North Star | E. FisherDarby Munro | R.TurnbullRichard Turnbull | 13.00 | |
| 1943 | Dark FeltSpearfelt × Gallant Elsa | Ray WebsterVic Hartney | J. A. CainAlma Vale Stud (Thomas Jennings) | ||
| 1942 | ColonusPortofino × Genoa | Frank ManningHarry McCloud | Leo MenckR. R. Thomas | 34.00 | |
| 1941 | SkiptonMarabou × Cupidity | Jack FryerBilly Cook | Myrtle KitsonAlex Hunter (Northwood Park Stud, Seymour) | 9.00 | |
| 1940 | Old RowleyThe Buzzard × Syceonelle | Jack ScullyAndy Knox | Jack ScullyJ. G. McDougall | 101.00 | |
| 1939 | RivetteRonsard × Riv | Harry BamberTeddy Preston | Harry BamberHarry Bamber | 6.00 | |
| 1938 | CatalogueLord Quex × Catalani | Allan McDonaldFred Shean | Mrs. A. JamiesonW. G. Stead | ||
| 1937 | The TrumpManfred × Koanie | Stanley ReidAshley Reed | Darcy EcclesLeslie Aldridge | ||
| 1936 | WotanSiegfried × Left | Jack FryerOssie Phillips | T. A., W. & R. SmithSmith brothers | 101.00 | |
| 1935 | MarabouMarconigram × Vivandiere | Lou RobertsonKeith Voitre | J. Fell & T. HoganAndy Robertson | ||
| 1934 | Peter PanPantheon × Alwina | Frank McGrathDarby Munro | Rodney R. DangarRodney R. Dangar | 15.00 | |
| 1933 | Hall MarkHeroic × Herowinkie | Jack HoltJack O'Sullivan | C. B. KellowC. B. Kellow | 5.00 | |
| 1932 | Peter PanPantheon × Alwina | Frank McGrathBill Duncan | Rodney R. DangarRodney R. Dangar | 5.00 | |
| 1931 | White NoseParatoo × Telleramana | E. J. HatwellNeville Percival | H. P. McLachlanHugh McLachlan | ||
| 1930 | Phar LapNight Raid × Entreaty | Harry TelfordJames E. Pike | Harry R. Telford and David J. DavisAlick Roberts | 1.73 | |
| 1929 | NightmarchNight Raid × Marsa | Alec McAulayRoy Reed | A. LouissonKain brothers | 7.00 | |
| 1928 | StatesmanDemosthenes × Marcelle | William KelsoJames L. Munro | William KelsoWilliam Kelso | 4.50 | |
| 1927 | TrivalveCyklon × Trey | James ScobieBobbie Lewis | E. E. D. ClarkeErnest Clarke | ||
| 1926 | SpearfeltSpearhead × Lady Champion | V. O'NeillHugh Harold Cairns | D. C. GrantJ. V. Smith | ||
| 1925 | WindbagMagpie × Charleville | George R. PriceJames L. Munro | Robert MillerPercy Miller | 6.00 | |
| 1924 | BackwoodBachelors Double × Lady Of Grace | Richard BradfieldBunty Brown | William Clark & E. L. "Prince" BaillieuRathbane Stud (Co. Limerick, Ireland) | 9.00 | |
| 1923 | BitalliOctober × Miss Phillina | James ScobieAlan "Tich" Wilson | Alfred Thomas CraigJoseph Burton | 5.00 | |
| 1922 | King IngodaComedy King × Ingoda | James ScobieAlan "Tich" Wilson | Charles Dubois/R.W. Bennett | 9.00 | |
| 1921 | Sister OliveRed Dennis × Jubilee Queen | Jack WilliamsTed O'Sullivan | F. W. NormanFred Norman | 17.00 | |
| 1920 | PoitrelSaint Alwyne × Poinard | Harry J. RobinsonKen Bracken | Bill & Frederik Albert MosesW Moses, F Moses | 9.00 | |
| 1919 | ArtillerymanComedy King × Cross Battery | Phillip T. HeywoodBobbie Lewis | Samuel Hordern/Alexander Dyce MurphySol Green (Shipley Stud, Victoria) | 11.00 | |
| 1918 | Night WatchSt Alwyne × Wakeful | Richard BradfieldBill Duncan | C. L. MacdonaldC. L. Macdonald | ||
| 1917 | WestcourtBright Steel × Trinket | Joseph BurtonWilliam H. McLachlan | Daniel U. SeatonHugh Denison | ||
| 1916 | SasanofMartian × Ukraine | Murray HobbsFred Foley | Wilfred G. Stead/E.S. LuttrellJ. B. Reid | 13.00 | |
| 1915 | PatrobasWallace × Sizzle | Charlie WheelerBobbie Lewis | Edith WiddisPeter and Walter Mitchell | ||
| 1914 | KingsburghWallace × Alexandra | Isaac FoulshamGeorge Meddick | Lauchlan Kenneth Scobie ("L.K.S.") MacKinnonSol Green (Shipley Stud) | 21.00 | |
| 1913 | PosinatusFortunatus × Whakatika | James ChambersAlbert Shanahan | James ChambersJ. & W. Thompson, Widden Stud | ||
| 1912 | PiastrePositano × Chand Beebee | Richard O'ConnorAlbert Shanahan | William BrownWilliam Brown | ||
| 1911 | The ParisianBobadil × The Parisienne | Charlie WheelerRonald Cameron | John KirbySam Cook | 6.00 | |
| 1910 | Comedy KingPersimmon × Tragedy Queen | James LynchWilliam H. McLachlan | Sol GreenSol Green | 11.00 | |
| 1909 | Prince FooteSir Foote × Petruschka | Frank McGrathWilliam H. McLachlan | John BrownJohn Brown | 5.00 | |
| 1908 | Lord NolanPositano × Lady Lybia | Earnest A. MayoJohn R. Flynn | John MayoJohn Mayo | 17.00 | |
| 1907 | ApologuePhoebus Apollo × Miss Gladys | Isaac EarnshawBill Evans | R. L. ClelandL. D. and N. A. Nathan | 4.00 | |
| 1906 | PoseidonPositano × Jacinth | Isaac EarnshawTom Clayton | Sir Hugh DenisonRichard Halifax Dangar / (Neotsfield Stud) | 5.00 | |
| 1905 | Blue SpecTrue Blue × Specula | Walter HickenbothamFrank Bullock | P. A. (Paddy) ConnollyAugustus Hooke jnr. | 11.00 | |
| 1904 | AcrasiaGozo × Cerise and Blue | Albert E. WillsTom Clayton | Humphrey OxenhamHumphrey Oxenham (owner-breeder) | 11.00 | |
| 1903 | Lord CardiganPositano × Lady Trenton | Albert E. CornwellNorman Godby | John MayoJohn Mayo | 6.00 | |
| 1902 | The VictoryThe Admiral × The Charmer | Richard BradfieldBobbie Lewis | Clark & RobinsonS. Cook, Loch, Victoria | 26.00 | |
| 1901 | RevenueTrenton × Water Lily | Hugh MunroFrederick J. Dunn | C. Leslie MacdonaldSt Albans Stud | 2.75 | |
| 1900 | Clean SweepZalinski × Benzine | James ScobieAndrew Richardson | Frank Cumming ("Mr. F. T. Forrest")Andrew Chirnside | 21.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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