What horse won the Melbourne Cup today?

What horse won the Melbourne Cup today?

Verry Elleegant has won the 2021 $7.75m Melbourne Cup, upsetting short-priced favourite Incentivise. Incentivise, who was staring down history as one of the shortest-priced favourites in the race’s history, finished second. Spanish Mission was third and Floating Artist was fourth.

Who won the last race in Melbourne today?

Verry Elleegant was brilliant winning the 161st edition of the Melbourne Cup in 2021 for Chris Waller. Photo: Steve Hart.

Who is Winning Melbourne Cup 2021?

Verry Elleegant
The 2021 Melbourne Cup (known commercially as the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup) was the 161st running of the Melbourne Cup, a prestigious Australian Thoroughbred horse race….2021 Melbourne Cup.

Melbourne Cup
Location Flemington Racecourse Melbourne, Australia
Winning horse Verry Elleegant
Starting price $17
Jockey James McDonald

Which horse number won Melbourne Cup 2020?

The 2020 Melbourne Cup (known commercially as the 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup) was the 160th running of the Melbourne Cup, a prestigious Australian Thoroughbred horse race….2020 Melbourne Cup.

Melbourne Cup
Location Flemington Racecourse Melbourne, Australia
Distance 3,200 metres
Winning horse Twilight Payment
Starting price $26

Where did my horse finish Melbourne Cup 2021?

2021 Melbourne Cup Results & Finishing Order

Finish No. Horse
1 4 VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ)
2 2 INCENTIVISE
3 3 SPANISH MISSION (USA)
4 22 FLOATING ARTIST (GB)

Who won the Mel?

Winners

Year Winner Time
2020 Twilight Payment 3:17.34
2019 Vow And Declare 3:24.76
2018 Cross Counter 3:21.17
2017 Rekindling 3:21.29

Who won race 7 in Melbourne today?

The 2021 Melbourne Cup has been run and won with Verry Elleegant winning the race for its 10th Group 1 victory.

How much does the winning jockey get for Melbourne Cup?

How much prize money does the jockey get for winning the Melbourne Cup? Jockeys are entitled to 5% of the prize money earned and will usually also receive a small amount for booking the ride. That was $220,000 in 2021. The winning jockey is entitled to 5% of the prize money earned.

How much do Melbourne Cup jockeys get paid?

Melbourne Cup Jockeys Prize Money You might be surprised to learn that Cup winning jockeys will earn over $200,000 for their winning ride. Jockeys are entitled to 5% of the prize money earned and will usually also receive a small amount for booking the ride.

Where did the horses finish in the Melbourne Cup?

2021 Melbourne Cup Results, Full Finishing Order & Margins

Finish No. Horse
1 4 VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ)
2 2 INCENTIVISE
3 3 SPANISH MISSION (USA)
4 22 FLOATING ARTIST (GB)

What was the order of the Melbourne Cup?

1st — Verry Elleegant.

  • 2nd — Incentivise.
  • 3rd — Spanish Mission.
  • 4th — Floating Artist.
  • 5th — The Chosen One.
  • 6th — Grand Promenade.
  • 7th — Delphi.
  • 8th — Selino.
    • August 11, 2022