1873 Melbourne Cup
The 1873 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile handicap horse race which took place on Thursday, 6 November 1873.
| Melbourne Cup | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 6 Nov 1873 |
| Distance | 2 miles |
| Winning horse | Don Juan |
| Winning time | 3:36.0 |
| Final odds | 3/1 |
| Jockey | W. Wilson |
| Trainer | J. Wilson |
| Owner | W. Johnstone |
| Surface | Turf |
| Attendance | 63,000 |
This year was the thirteenth running of the Melbourne Cup. Don Juan's victory was a controversial one. Immediately following the race Don Juan's victory was called into question and a protest was lodged. The Sydney Mail reported on 22 November that the protest claimed the horse was a year older than his stated four years of age.[1] There were also rumours that Don Juan was substituted for a better horse. The protest was dismissed and the rumours were never proven.[2] Don Juan won by three and a half lengths in a new record time of 3:36.0.[3]
This is the list of placegetters for the 1873 Melbourne Cup.[4]
| Place | Name | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Juan | W. Wilson |
| 2 | Dagworth | Donnelly |
| 3 | Horatio | M. Thompson |
References
- "The Melbourne Cup". The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser. Vol. XVI, no. 699. New South Wales, Australia. 22 November 1873. p. 661. Retrieved 5 November 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- O'Reilly, Paddy (2016). "Don Juan (1873)". Facts, Stats & Trivia of The Melbourne Cup. Melbourne: New Holland Publishers Pty Ltd. p. 25. ISBN 9781742579054.
- "1873 Melbourne Cup MillersGuide". millersgudie.identika.com.au. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
- "1871 to 1880 Melbourne Cup Winners". races com au. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
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