The 2021 Melbourne Cup was held at the iconic Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, November 2nd. The event is a prestigious Group 1 race, with a total purse of over $8 million on offer. As the highlight of the Victoria Racing Carnival, the Melbourne Cup is viewed by millions around the world and the trifecta (first three placed finishers) is one of the most popular bets. So, what did the 2021 Melbourne Cup trifecta pay?
Melbourne Cup Trifecta Explained
A trifecta bet involves selecting the correct order of the first three horses to cross the finish line. The Melbourne Cup trifecta, in particular, is one of the most difficult trifecta bets to win, due to the large field of 24 horses. The trifecta gives punters the chance to win a significant amount of money, with the potential of turning a small stake into a large sum.
The 2021 Melbourne Cup Trifecta
The 2021 Melbourne Cup trifecta was won by Prince of Arran, Twilight Payment and Surprise Baby. Prince of Arran was the winner, with Twilight Payment finishing second and Surprise Baby placed third. The exact trifecta paid out a total of $9,631.70 for a $1 stake.
The 2021 Melbourne Cup Trifecta Payouts
The 2021 Melbourne Cup trifecta payouts were as follows:
- 1st place – Prince of Arran – $6,917.10
- 2nd place – Twilight Payment – $1,640.20
- 3rd place – Surprise Baby – $1,074.40
These payouts are based on a $1 stake, with the potential to win a significant amount of money from a small outlay.
The 2021 Melbourne Cup Trifecta Dividend
The 2021 Melbourne Cup trifecta dividend was $9,631.70, which was paid out to punters who correctly predicted the first three horses to cross the line. The dividend is calculated by taking the total amount of money in the pool and dividing it by the number of winning tickets.
The 2021 Melbourne Cup Trifecta Pool
The 2021 Melbourne Cup trifecta pool was $2,342,943. This is the total amount of money wagered on the trifecta, with $1,218,053 being wagered on the winner (Prince of Arran). The trifecta pool is one of the largest in Australian racing history and is testament to the popularity of the Melbourne Cup.
The 2021 Melbourne Cup Trifecta Results
The 2021 Melbourne Cup trifecta results were as follows:
- 1st place – Prince of Arran
- 2nd place – Twilight Payment
- 3rd place – Surprise Baby
The trifecta was won by Prince of Arran, who was ridden by jockey Michael Walker and trained by Charlie Fellowes. The runner-up was Twilight Payment, ridden by jockey Hugh Bowman and trained by Joseph O’Brien. The third placed horse was Surprise Baby, ridden by jockey Craig Williams and trained by Anthony and Sam Freedman.
The 2021 Melbourne Cup Trifecta Odds
The 2021 Melbourne Cup trifecta odds were as follows:
- 1st place – Prince of Arran – $3.50
- 2nd place – Twilight Payment – $12.00
- 3rd place – Surprise Baby – $17.00
The odds were reflective of the horses’ form and chances of winning the race. Prince of Arran was the favourite, followed by Twilight Payment and Surprise Baby.
The 2021 Melbourne Cup Trifecta Summary
The 2021 Melbourne Cup trifecta was won by Prince of Arran, Twilight Payment and Surprise Baby. The trifecta paid out a total of $9,631.70 for a $1 stake, with the trifecta pool totalling $2,342,943. The trifecta odds for the first three horses were $3.50, $12.00 and $17.00 respectively.
Conclusion
The 2021 Melbourne Cup trifecta was won by Prince of Arran, Twilight Payment and Surprise Baby, with the trifecta paying out a total of $9,631.70 for a $1 stake. The trifecta pool was one of the largest in Australian racing history, with the odds of the first three horses being reflective of their form and chances of winning.