What Time Does The Melbourne Cup Race

Sponsored by Lexus, Melbourne Cup Day 2020 is scheduled for Tuesday November 3, 2020 and is the second of four major meetings that make up the classic Melbourne Cup Carnival. Melbourne Cup Day runs on the first Tuesday of November annually at Flemington Racecourse and the Melbourne Cup field always face off as Flemington Race 7 at 3:00pm (AEDT). Melbourne Cup 2018: What time is race, tickets, dress code and tips. THE Melbourne Cup is the race that stops the nation. Here’s everything you need to know about the big day including how to.

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Everything to know about this year’s Melbourne Cup. Picture: AAP Image/Michael DodgeSource:AAP

Australia’s most famous sporting race, the Melbourne Cup, is here.

A staple on the nation’s sporting calendar, Flemington Racecourse is set to light up today with fashion, entertainment and, of course, the iconic race — with prizemoney of $8 million.

Here’s everything you need to know — from what to wear and how to watch, to what weather attendees can expect.

WHAT TIME IS THE RACE?

8.30am: Flemington gates open

10.08am: Welcome to Country

10.55am: Race 1 – Darley Ottawa Stakes (G3)

11.35am: Race 2 – Grinders Coffee Roasters Trophy

12.10pm: Race 3 – TAB Trophy

12.45pm: Race 4 – The Macca’s Run

1.20pm: Race 5 – Schweppervescence Plate

1.55pm: Race 6 – Jim Beam Stakes (G3)

2.15pm: Lexus Melbourne Cup Trophy Ceremony

3.00pm: Race 7 – Lexus Melbourne Cup (G1)

4.00pm: Race 8 – Furphy Plate (LR)

4.40pm: Race 9 – MSS Security Sprint (LR)

5.20pm: Race 10 – The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes (LR).

HOW TO ATTEND

Those wanting to buy a ticket last minute can do so through Ticketek.

• GA Adult: $90.75

• GA Student: $73.40

• GA Pensioner: $47.95

WHAT TO WEAR

Fashions on the Field ambassador Crystal Kimber at Flemington Racecourse. Picture: David Geraghty/The AustralianSource:Supplied

The stakes on Cup Day aren’t only high on the field — but also in fashion.

When it comes to your outfit, Myer Fashions On The Field ambassador Crystal Kimber told news.com.au you should avoid playing it safe when figuring out what to wear.

“It’s your opportunity to really push yourself in terms of fashion trends and being a little bit more adventurous than what you would normally wear,” she said.

Attendees should also opt for comfortable footwear, “embrace colour and sleeves” and remember that “millinery is a must” — even if just a fun hairclip or headband.

WEATHER

Following a wet weekend, up to 7mm of rain is forecast to fall by the end of Monday.

The good news is that Tuesday is expected to be dry, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting sunny and cloudy conditions, with a top of 18.

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Mer De Glace, ridden by Damian Lane, is one of the major contenders for the Melbourne Cup after winning the Caulfield Cup. Picture: AAP Image/Vince CaligiuriSource:AAP

HOW TO WATCH AND LISTEN

For free-to-air viewers, the Melbourne Cup will be broadcast on Channel 10 this year, with coverage expected to begin at 10am.

You’ll also be able to watch the race on Racing.com, and Sky Racing on Foxtel will also cover the Cup — though the actual race will be delayed by several minutes due to exclusive free-to-air rights.

TenPlay, Foxtel and Racing.com will be among the platforms streaming the race live.

For those who can’t get to a TV, the following radio stations will call the race — with some providing additional coverage throughout the day:

• RSN Racing & Sport on 927 AM

• 3AW in Melbourne on 693 AM

• Triple M — Sydney 104.9 FM, Brisbane 104.5 FM, Adelaide 104.7 FM and Melbourne 105.1 FM

• ABC Grandstand

• SEN on 1116 AM.

MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Michelle Payne is congratulated by her brother Steven Payne after she won the Melbourne Cup in 2015. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

2005: Makybe Diva’s hat-trick

After claiming victories in the previous two years, the nation was eager for Makybe Diva to become the first winner of three consecutive Melbourne Cup races.

The legendary horse did just that, retiring immediately after claiming the historic hat-trick.

2008: One dozen for Cummings

Bart Cummings achieved a remarkable feat in 2008 when Viewed crossed first in the 2008 Cup — winning the trainer his 12th Melbourne Cup and etching himself in history as one of the all-time greats.

2015: First female winner

Against all odds, Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015.

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Riding Prince of Penzance, Payne pulled ahead of the frontrunners with only 100m left, surprising millions.

PAST WINNERS

Melbourne Cup 2018 winner Cross Counter, ridden by Kerrin McEvoy. Picture: Michael KleinSource:News Corp Australia

2018: Cross Counter (Kerrin McEvoy)

2017: Rekindling (Corey Brown)

2016: Almandin (Kerrin McEvoy)

2015: Prince of Penzance (Michelle Payne)

2014: Protectionist (Ryan Moore)

2013: Fiorente (Damien Oliver)

2012: Green Moon (Brett Pebble)

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2011: Dunaden (Christophe Lemaire)

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2010: Americain (Gerald Mosse Alain)

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2009: Shocking (Corey Brown).