Melbourne Cup Carnival History

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Flemington in 1954
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As part of the 1954 Australian Royal Tour, the VRC held a special Royal Race Meeting in February to mark Her Majesty’s visit

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The Melbourne Cup Carnival Archives

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The Melbourne Cup Archives: The Early Years

Look back at highlights from 1896 to 1929

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The Melbourne Cup Archives: 1930's

Look back at highlights from the 1930's

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The Melbourne Cup Archives: 1940's

Look back at highlights from the 1940's

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The Melbourne Cup Archives: 1950's

Look back at highlights from the 1950's

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The Melbourne Cup Archives: 1960's

Look back at highlights from the 1960's

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The Melbourne Cup Archives: 1970's

Look back at highlights from the 1970's

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10 mins

The Melbourne Cup Archives: 1980's

Look back at highlights from the 1980's

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The Melbourne Cup Archives: 1990's

Look back at highlights from the 1990's

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Nightmarch

The 1929 winner

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Phar Lap

Big Red in 1930. The greatest horse of all.

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Peter Pan - 1st Win

Peter Pan's first win in 1932

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Hall Mark

The 1933 Melbourne Cup Winner

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Peter Pan - 2nd Win

Peter Pan wins again in 1934

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Delta

A great win from behind in 1951

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Dalray

Dalray powers home to win in 1952

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Rising Fast

A classic win in 1954 - silent video

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