| Melbourne Cup | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 6 November 1984 |
| Distance | 3200m |
| Winning horse | Black Knight |
| Winning time | 3:18.90 |
| Final odds | 10/1 |
| Jockey | Peter Cook |
| Trainer | George Hanlon |
| Owner | Robert Holmes à Court |
| Surface | Turf |
Black Knight got to the lead with Chagemar at the 300, from Rocky Rullah, they're clear of Rose And Thistle at the head of the others and then Mapperley Heights running on. But it's Black Knight in front at the 200, from Chagemar, Mapperley Heights running home well but it's Black Knight's Melbourne Cup! He's drawing away to win by two and a half lengths! Chagemar will run second from Mapperley Heights, Rose and Thistle.
Commentator Bill Collins describes the climax of the race.[1]
The 1984 Melbourne Cup was a handicap horse race which took place on Tuesday, 6 November 1984 over 3200m, at Flemington Racecourse.
The race was won by the Western Australian bred gelding Black Knight, trained by George Hanlon and ridden by Peter Cook. The runner up was Chagemar, trained by Geoff Murphy, and third place went to Mapperley Heights trained by Colin Hayes.[2] The winning margin was two and a half lengths and a further neck to the third placegetter.