The Melbourne Cup is an annual horse race that is held in Melbourne, Australia, on the first Tuesday in November. It is the richest two-mile handicap in the world and one of the most prestigious and popular Thoroughbred racing events in Australia. The Melbourne Cup has a long and rich history, and is the most important horse race in Australia, with the winner receiving a trophy valued at over $2 million.
The History of the Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup was first run in 1861, and was won by the horse Archer. Since then, the race has grown in popularity, and is now a major event on the Australian racing calendar. The race attracts thousands of spectators each year, and millions of viewers around the world.
The Melbourne Cup has been won by some of the greatest horses in history, including Makybe Diva, who won the race three times in a row from 2003 to 2005. The Melbourne Cup has a rich history, with famous winners, great stories, and memorable moments.
The Melbourne Cup 2019
The 2019 Melbourne Cup was held on Tuesday, November 5th. It was won by Vow and Declare, trained by Danny O’Brien and ridden by jockey Craig Williams. Vow and Declare was the first Australian-bred horse to win the Melbourne Cup since Shocking in 2009.
Who Ran in the 2019 Melbourne Cup?
The 2019 Melbourne Cup field was made up of 20 horses. The field included a number of international horses, including the French horse Master of Reality, trained by Charlie Appleby, and the Irish horse Il Paradiso, trained by Aidan O’Brien.
The Trifecta in the 2019 Melbourne Cup
The trifecta in the 2019 Melbourne Cup was Vow and Declare, Prince of Arran, and Master of Reality. Vow and Declare won the race, with Prince of Arran finishing second and Master of Reality third.
What Did the Trifecta Pay in the 2019 Melbourne Cup?
The trifecta paid out a total of $4,033,400 in the 2019 Melbourne Cup.
Winning Payout
The winning trifecta paid out $2,923,400. This was divided between the owners of the winning horse, Vow and Declare, who received $2,717,000, and the connections of the second and third placed horses, who received $97,000 and $109,400 respectively.
Consolation Prizes
In addition to the winning payout, the Melbourne Cup also paid out a consolation prize of $1,110,000 to the connections of the horses that finished fourth, fifth and sixth in the race. The fourth placed horse, Il Paradiso, received $500,000, the fifth placed horse, Steel Prince, received $400,000, and the sixth placed horse, Raymond Tusk, received $210,000.
Other Prizes
The Melbourne Cup also pays out a range of other prizes, such as the Owner’s Prize, which is awarded to the owner of the winning horse, and the Trainer’s Prize, which is awarded to the trainer of the winning horse. In 2019, the Owner’s Prize was $1 million and the Trainer’s Prize was $500,000.
The Prize Money Breakdown
The total prize money breakdown for the 2019 Melbourne Cup was as follows:
- Winning Payout: $2,717,000
- Consolation Prize: $1,110,000
- Owner’s Prize: $1,000,000
- Trainer’s Prize: $500,000
Summary
The 2019 Melbourne Cup was won by the horse Vow and Declare, trained by Danny O’Brien and ridden by jockey Craig Williams. The trifecta paid out a total of $4,033,400, with the winning trifecta paying out $2,923,400, and a consolation prize of $1,110,000 being paid out to the connections of the horses that finished fourth, fifth and sixth. In addition to these prizes, the Owner’s Prize was $1 million and the Trainer’s Prize was $500,000.
Conclusion
The 2019 Melbourne Cup was a thrilling race, with Vow and Declare emerging triumphant. The trifecta paid out a total of $4,033,400, with the winning trifecta paying out $2,923,400, and a consolation prize of $1,110,000 being paid out to the connections of the horses that finished fourth, fifth and sixth. The Owner’s Prize and Trainer’s Prize were also awarded, with the Owner’s Prize being $1 million and the Trainer’s Prize being $500,000.