Melbourne Cup Horses 2023: A Comprehensive Guide

The Melbourne Cup is one of the most prestigious horse races globally, held annually at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia. The race is a staying event run over a distance of 3,200 meters.

Horses Entered in the 2023 Melbourne Cup

As of August 2023, the following horses have been entered in the 2023 Melbourne Cup (in alphabetical order):

1. Alligator Blood
2. Anamoe
3. Avilius
4. Benaud
5. Black Heart Bart
6. Callsign Mav
7. Chris Waller
8. Duais
9. Fifty Stars
10. Gold Trip
11. I'm Thunderstruck
12. Inspirational Girl
13. Johnny Get Angry
14. King's Will Dream
15. Knights Order
16. La Crique
17. Loft
18. Lunar Flare
19. Mark Zahra
20. Mishriff
21. Montefilia
22. Mo'unga
23. Numerian
24. Realm of Flowers
25. Rodrigo Diaz
26. Saint Leu
27. Selino
28. She's Ideel
29. Smokin' Romans
30. Steward
31. The Chosen One
32. Toffee Tongue
33. Tralee Rose
34. Verry Elleegant
35. Wild Ruler

How to Watch the Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup will be broadcast live on television and online around the world. In Australia, the race will be shown on Channel 7 and 7plus. International viewers can watch the race live on ESPN, Sky Sports, and other major sports channels.

Melbourne Cup History

The Melbourne Cup was first run in 1861 and has been held annually ever since, except for 1942-1944 during World War II. The race is open to horses aged three years and older. The winning horse receives a prize of $8 million.

Melbourne Cup Winners

Some of the most famous Melbourne Cup winners include:

• Phar Lap (1930)
• Makybe Diva (2003, 2004, 2005)
• Saintly (1996)
• Jameka (2016)
• Cross Counter (2018)

Melbourne Cup Betting

The Melbourne Cup is one of the most popular betting events in the world. Millions of dollars are wagered on the race each year. There are many different ways to bet on the Melbourne Cup, including win, place, and show bets.

Melbourne Cup Tips

There are a few things to keep in mind when betting on the Melbourne Cup:

• Do your research. Look at the horses' form, the trainers' records, and the track conditions.
• Don't bet more than you can afford to lose.
• Have fun! The Melbourne Cup is a great opportunity to socialize with friends and family and enjoy the excitement of the race.

Table 1: Melbourne Cup Winners Since 2000

Table 2: Melbourne Cup Prize Money

Table 3: Melbourne Cup Betting Odds (As of August 2023)