The 2024 Melbourne Cup, Australia’s most iconic race, takes place on Tuesday afternoon at Flemington Racecourse. This prestigious handicap event covers 3200 meters and boasts a prize pool of $8 million.
Here’s where you can find all essential details about the Melbourne Cup, from live-streaming options and the full list of runners with barrier positions to tips on securing the best betting odds for the race.
What time is the Melbourne Cup?
The 2024 Melbourne Cup will be run at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, 5th November.
In in Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and ACT the Melbourne Cup will be run at 3pm (AEDT).
In Queensland the Melbourne Cup will be run at 2pm (AEST).
In Western Australia the Melbourne Cup will be run at 12pm
In the Northern Territory the Melbourne Cup will be run at 1.30pm.
In South Australia the Melbourne Cup will be run at 2.30pm.
How to watch the 2024 Melbourne Cup
Wondering how to watch the Melbourne Cup? See our broadcast guide for the race below.
Melbourne Cup TV Coverage
The 2024 Melbourne Cup will be broadcast across a number of different television networks and is available for both free-to-air viewers and pay tv (Foxtel) subscribers.
Channel Ten and Racing.com have the rights to broadcast the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Sky Racing will show the Melbourne Cup but on a slight delay.
Kayo users can watch the race by streaming Racing.com through the Kayo app.
How to Live Stream the Melbourne Cup
If you can’t view the Melbourne Cup on TV then there are a number of ways to live stream the race HERE.
10Play and Racing.com will both stream the Melbourne Cup live and free for Australian residents.
Ladbrokes, Neds and Dabble both have the rights to stream Victorian racing, meaning you’re able to watch the race via their website or mobile site/apps with a slight delay.
Melbourne Cup 2024 Field and Barriers
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VAUBAN (FR) | Willie Mullins | William Buick | 11 | 55.5kg |
| 2 | BUCKAROO (GB) | Chris Waller | Joao Moreira | 21 | 54.5kg |
| 3 | CIRCLE OF FIRE (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 24 | 54.5kg |
| 4 | WARP SPEED (JPN) | Noboru Takagi | Akira Sugawara | 3 | 54.5kg |
| 5 | KOVALICA (NZ) | Chris Waller | Damian Lane | 17 | 53.5kg |
| 6 | SHARP ’N’ SMART (NZ) | Graeme & Deborah Rogerson | Michael Dee | 15 | 53.5kg |
| 7 | JUST FINE (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Jye McNeil | 13 | 53kg |
| 8 | LAND LEGEND (FR) | Chris Waller | Zac Purton | 18 | 53kg |
| 9 | ABSURDE (FR) | Willie Mullins | Kerrin McEvoy | 7 | 52.5kg |
| 11 | KNIGHT’S CHOICE | John Symons & Sheila Laxon | Robbie Dolan | 6 | 51.5kg |
| 12 | OKITA SOUSHI (IRE) | Ciaron Maher | Ms Jamie Kah | 10 | 51kg |
| 13 | ONESMOOTHOPERATOR (USA) | Brian Ellison | Craig Williams | 12 | 51kg |
| 14 | ZARDOZI | James Cummings | Andrea Atzeni | 4 | 51kg |
| 15 | SEA KING (GB) | Harry Eustace | Ms Hollie Doyle | 1 | 50.5kg |
| 16 | VALIANT KING (GB) | Chris Waller | Craig Newitt | 22 | 50.5kg |
| 17 | FANCY MAN (IRE) | Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | Ron Stewart | 19 | 50kg |
| 18 | INTERPRETATION (IRE) | Ciaron Maher | Teo Nugent | 14 | 50kg |
| 19 | MANZOICE | Chris Waller | Declan Bates | 8 | 50kg |
| 20 | MOSTLY CLOUDY (IRE) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Karis Teetan | 16 | 50kg |
| 21 | POSITIVITY (NZ) | Andrew Forsman | Ms Winona Costin | 20 | 50kg |
| 22 | SAINT GEORGE (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Tyler Schiller | 9 | 50kg |
| 23 | THE MAP | Dan Clarken & Oopy MacGillivray | Ms Rachel King | 23 | 50kg |
| 24 | TRUST IN YOU (NZ) | Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley | Mark Du Plessis | 5 | 50kg |
Melbourne Cup Odds
Vauban came up with barrier eleven in the draw for Tuesday’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup over 3200m and has shortened into $7.00, and is now equal favourite for the race with betting sites alongside Buckaroo who has continued to drift since drawing barrier 21.
It’s important to take a number of factors into account before betting on the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Guarantee yourself the best odds by betting with the Best of 3 totes market with Ladbrokes.
Fixed odds betting has it’s advantages, especially if you believe you’re getting a good price. The best alternative to fixed odds betting is finding a bookmaker that offers price boost promotions.
Bookmakers such as Ladbrokes, MyBet, swiftbet and Neds all offer this option when betting on horse racing. Betting with price boosts guarantees you will get a fair price on your runner.
Melbourne Cup Prize Money
The 2023 Melbourne Cup is worth $8,410,000 in Prize Money. The winner of the race will take home $4,400,000 while the top 12 horses will all receive a share in winnings.
- 1st $4,400,000
- 2nd $1,100,000
- 3rd $550,000
- 4th $350,000
- 5th $230,000
- 6th $160,000
- 7th $160,000
- 8th $160,000
- 9th $160,000
- 10th $160,000
- 11th $160,000
- 12th $160,000
Melbourne Cup day Races
The first race on Melbourne Cup Day is at 10.45am (AEDT) and the last race is at 5.15pm (AEDT).
| Race | Time | Name | Status | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | 10:45AM | Darley Maribyrnong Plate | Group 3 | 1000m |
| Race 2 | 11:20PM | TAB Trophy | Listed | 1800m |
| Race 3 | 12:00PM | MSS Security Subzero Handicap | 1400m | |
| Race 4 | 12:40PM | Schweppervescence Plate | 1000m | |
| Race 5 | 1:20PM | Australian Heritage Cup | 2800m | |
| Race 6 | 1:55PM | Furphy Plate | Listed | 1800m |
| Race 7 | 3:00PM | Melbourne Cup | Group 1 | 3200m |
| Race 8 | 3:50PM | The Amanda Elliot | Listed | 1400m |
| Race 9 | 4:35PM | Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m |
| Race 10 | 5:15PM | Channel 9 Trophy | 1400m |
Last years Melbourne Cup
