The 164th Lexus Melbourne Cup brought the excitement and heritage of Australia's most iconic race alive once more.

Held on the first Tuesday of November, this $8.56 million Group 1 (3200m) race showcased a thrilling lineup that captivated fans across the nation.

In a stunning 2024 Melbourne Cup finish, Knight’s Choice, ridden by Robbie Dolan and trained by Sheila Laxon and John Symons, surged past Warp Speed, securing Dolan's first Melbourne Cup win. The victory etched an unforgettable chapter into the race's storied history.

Tuesday 5 November, 2024


Feature race
G1 Lexus Melbourne Cup 
won by Knight's Choice

Getting Home

Departing Flemington Racecourse or Showgrounds:

1:36 PM - 8:59 PM Trains depart from Showgrounds or Flemington Racecourse Platform 1, stopping at North Melbourne and Southern Cross or Flinders Street.

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Welcome to our World

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Racing Recap

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The Directors Cut of the Lexus Melbourne Cup

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The Winning Moment

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The Birdcage on Cup Day

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The Park on Cup Day


Fashions on the Field Recap

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Races Tue 5 Nov Results View Full Race Day Guide View Race Guide
1
DARLEY MARIBYRNONG PLATE
10:45 AM 1000 $200000.00
Silk
1st
9. TYCOON STAR
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2
TAB TROPHY
11:20 AM 1800 $175000.00
Silk
1st
2. OPENING ADDRESS
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3
MSS SECURITY SUBZERO HANDICAP
12:00 PM 1400 $150000.00
Silk
1st
4. CLOUDLAND
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4
THE SCHWEPPERVESCENCE PLATE
12:40 PM 1000 $150000.00
Silk
1st
13. MANOLO BLING
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5
AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE CUP
1:20 PM 2800 $250000.00
Silk
1st
6. GARACHICO
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6
FURPHY PLATE
1:55 PM 1800 $175000.00
Silk
1st
5. ARRAN BAY
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7
LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP
3:00 PM 3200 $8560000.00
Silk
1st
11. KNIGHT'S CHOICE
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8
THE AMANDA ELLIOTT
3:50 PM 1400 $175000.00
Silk
1st
14. CATOGGIO
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9
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB STAKES
4:35 PM 1400 $200000.00
Silk
1st
12. FANCIFY
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10
CHANNEL 9 TROPHY
5:15 PM 1400 $150000.00
Silk
1st
13. BEL AIR
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Lexus Melbourne Cup Trophy Ceremony

Lexus Melbourne Cup Trophy Ceremony

All eyes will be on the Mounting Yard for the traditional Lexus Melbourne Cup Trophy Ceremony, beginning at 2:23 pm.

The ceremony will open with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Colin Hunter Jnr. International star Ronan Keating will then perform When You Say Nothing At All before being joined by Ricki Lee for a duet.

Peter and Shane Patterson will ride in with the 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup, presenting it to Olympians Ariarne Titmus, Shane Rose, Shenae Lowings, and Paralympian Alexa Leary.

VRC Chairman Neil Wilson will receive the 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup before Greta Bradman performs the Australian National Anthem.

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