The 2022 Melbourne Cup field was announced at 4.30 on Saturday 29th October. The barrier draw was held at 7pm that evening. Melbourne Cup Horses 2022 Each year 24 horses square up in the Melbourne Cup which is now regarded as one of the most prestigious racing events in the world. See below for the
The 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival had four glorious days of racing with 37 races. There was over $34 million in prizemoney and 498 horses competed. The races included 8 Group 1s, 3 Group 2s, 9 Group 3s and 6 Listed races. Victoria Derby day - Saturday 29th October 2022 The first day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival kicked off with
Many trainers and owners want their horses to compete in the world’s most famous 2 mile handicap. When initial nominations closed on Tuesday 2nd August there were 186 horse nominated (136 domestic and 50 overseas runners). When First Declarations closed on 6th September the list had dropped to 97 horses. After Second Declarations were released on 27th September there were
Melbourne Cup Horses 2021 Each year 24 horses square up in the Melbourne Cup which is now regarded as one of the most prestigious racing events in the world. See below for the final field of 24 runners in the 2021 Melbourne Cup. There are less international raiders than in previous years The horses range from 4 to 9
Each year 24 horses square up in the Melbourne Cup which is now regarded as one of the most prestigious racing events in the world. See below for the final field of 24 runners in the 2020 Melbourne Cup. There are 15 Australian-trained runners and one New Zealand trained horse while the remaining eight are international raiders. The horses range
