1868 Melbourne Cup
The 1868 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile handicap horse race which took place on Thursday, 5 November 1868.[1]
| Melbourne Cup | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 5 November 1868 |
| Distance | 2 miles |
| Winning horse | Glencoe |
| Winning time | 3:42.00 |
| Final odds | 10/1 |
| Jockey | C Stanley |
| Trainer | John Tait |
| Owner | John Tait |
| Surface | Turf |
| Attendance | 25,000 |
This year was the eighth running of the Melbourne Cup.
This is the list of placegetters for the 1868 Melbourne Cup.[2]
| Place | Name | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glencoe | C Stanley | John Tait | John Tait |
| 2 | Strop | Walsh | ||
| 3 | Shenandoah | T. Pullar |
References
- "1868 Melbourne Cup MillersGuide". millersgudie.identika.com.au. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- "1861 to 1870 Melbourne Cup Winners". races com au. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
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