The 2021 Melbourne Cup is the 161st running of the Melbourne Cup, Australia’s most iconic horse race. The race is the world’s richest two-mile handicap, and is the highlight of the Spring Racing Carnival in Australia. Held annually on the first Tuesday in November, the 2021 Melbourne Cup will take place on Tuesday, November 2nd.
History of the Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup has a long and rich history as an iconic event in Australia. The first Melbourne Cup was run in 1861 at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. The race has been held every year since its inception, with the exception of 1916–1918, when the race was suspended due to World War I.
The race is the highlight of the Spring Racing Carnival in Australia, and the event is attended by over 30,000 people each year. The Melbourne Cup is not just a horse race, but a cultural event. It is seen as a symbol of the nation, and many Australians take the day off to attend the race.
Prize Money for the 2021 Melbourne Cup
The 2021 Melbourne Cup has a total prize pool of $8 million, with the winner taking home $4.4 million. The race is the world’s richest two-mile handicap, and is the most lucrative horse race in Australia.
2021 Melbourne Cup Field
The 2021 Melbourne Cup will feature a field of 24 horses. The field is made up of horses from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
List of Horses Running in the 2021 Melbourne Cup
- Anthony Van Dyke (IRE)
- Best Solutions (GB)
- Cross Counter (GB)
- Finche (GB)
- Prince Of Arran (GB)
- Surprise Baby (NZ)
- Tiger Moth (IRE)
- Vow And Declare (AUS)
- Youngstar (AUS)
- Avilius (GB)
- Dawn Passage (AUS)
- Dashing Willoughby (GB)
- Master Of Reality (IRE)
- Mustajeer (GB)
- Persan (AUS)
- Steel Prince (AUS)
- The Chosen One (NZ)
- Toffee Tongue (NZ)
- Verry Elleegant (NZ)
- Warning (AUS)
- Capriole (AUS)
- Dalasan (AUS)
- Hush Writer (JPN)
- Miami Bound (AUS)
2021 Melbourne Cup Favourites
The 2021 Melbourne Cup favourites are Anthony Van Dyke (IRE), Cross Counter (GB), Prince Of Arran (GB), Surprise Baby (NZ), and Vow And Declare (AUS).
Odds for the 2021 Melbourne Cup
The odds for the 2021 Melbourne Cup are constantly changing. As of October 2020, the odds for the top five favourites are as follows:
- Anthony Van Dyke (IRE): 5.00
- Cross Counter (GB): 6.00
- Prince Of Arran (GB): 8.00
- Surprise Baby (NZ): 9.00
- Vow And Declare (AUS): 9.00
Past Melbourne Cup Winners
The Melbourne Cup has been won by a variety of horses over its 161-year history. The most successful horses in the race have been Makybe Diva (AUS), Think Big (AUS), and Phar Lap (NZ), who have all won the race three times each.
Betting on the 2021 Melbourne Cup
Betting on the 2021 Melbourne Cup is open now, and is available through most online bookmakers. The odds for the race are constantly changing, so it is important to keep an eye on the markets in order to get the best value.
Conclusion
The 2021 Melbourne Cup will take place on Tuesday, November 2nd and will feature a field of 24 horses. The race has a total prize pool of $8 million, with the winner taking home $4.4 million. The favourites for the race are Anthony Van Dyke (IRE), Cross Counter (GB), Prince Of Arran (GB), Surprise Baby (NZ), and Vow And Declare (AUS). Betting on the race is open now, and is available through most online bookmakers.