Flemington Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is most notable for hosting the Melbourne Cup, which is the world's richest handicap and the world's richest 3200-metre horse race. The racecourse is situated on low alluvial flats, next to the Maribyrnong River. The area was first used for horse racing in March 1840.
Main grandstand during the 2013 Melbourne Cup | |
| Location | Flemington, Victoria |
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| Coordinates | 37°47′25″S 144°54′45″E |
| Owned by | Victoria Racing Club |
| Date opened | 1840 |
| Capacity | 120,000 |
| Screened on | Seven Network Network 10 |
| Course type | Flat Jumps Steeplechase |
| Notable races | Melbourne Cup Victoria Derby LKS Mackinnon Stakes Emirates Stakes Newmarket Handicap Australian Cup |
| Official website | |
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