Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is most notable for hosting the Melbourne Cup, which is the world's richest handicap and the world's richest 3200-metre horse race. The racecourse is situated on low alluvial flats, next to the Maribyrnong River. The area was first used for horse racing in M…
Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is most notable for hosting the Melbourne Cup, which is the world's richest handicap and the world's richest 3200-metre horse race. The racecourse is situated on low alluvial flats, next to the Maribyrnong River. The area was first used for horse racing in March 1840.
Location: Flemington, Victoria
Owned by: Victoria Racing Club
Capacity: 120,000
Date opened: 1840
Screened on: Seven Network · Network 10
Course type: Flat · Jumps · Steeplechase
Notable races: Melbourne Cup · Victoria Derby · LKS Mackinnon Stakes · Emirates Stakes · Newmarket Handicap · Australian Cup
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