Australian Cup - Race History

Race History

  • From 1863 to 1942 run over 18 furlongs (approx 3600m).
  • From 1943 to 1962 run over 17 furlongs 110 yards (approx 3500m).
  • 1963 was run over 2 miles (approx 3200m).
  • 1964 onwards over 10 furlongs / 2000m.
  • From 1982 to 1986 was run as a Handicap.
  • 2007 run at Caulfield Racecourse

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