Melbourne Cup (greyhounds)
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This article is about the greyhound race. For the horse race, see Melbourne Cup.
The Melbourne Cup is a prestigious greyhound race in Australia. The Cup is the final event of the three-week Superdogs series which carries over $1 million in total prize money. The Cup is run over 515 metres (1,690 ft) at Sandown Park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in November.[1][2]
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Group 1 race | |
Location | Sandown Park |
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Inaugurated | 1956 |
Race information | |
Distance | 515 metres |
Surface | Sand |
Purse | $1,000,000 |
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