Flemington Racecourse

Flemington Racecourse
Main grandstand during the 2013 Melbourne Cup
LocationFlemington, Victoria
Coordinates37°47′25″S 144°54′45″E / 37.79028°S 144.91250°E / -37.79028; 144.91250
Owned byVictoria Racing Club
Date opened1840; 184 years ago (1840)
Capacity120,000
Screened onSeven Network
Network 10
Course typeFlat
Jumps
Steeplechase
Notable racesMelbourne Cup
Victoria Derby
LKS Mackinnon Stakes
Emirates Stakes
Newmarket Handicap
Australian Cup
Official website

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.[1]

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