| Melbourne Cup | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 6 Nov 1883 |
| Distance | 2 miles |
| Winning horse | Martini-Henry |
| Winning time | 3:30.50 |
| Final odds | 5/1 |
| Jockey | C. Williamson |
| Trainer | M. Fennelly |
| Surface | Turf |
| Attendance | 100,000 |
The 1883 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile handicap horse race which took place on Tuesday, 6 November 1883.
This year was the 23rd running of the Melbourne Cup. The race was run by 5/1 favourite Martini-Henry who became the first New Zealand bred horse to win the race. [1] He also the first and to date only Melbourne Cup winner to have a hyphen in its name. Martini-Henry won this race at just his second start and had won the VRC Derby at his first start three days earlier. Martini-Henry would go on to the VRC St Leger in the autumn before break down in the Caulfield Cup and being retired to stud. [2]
This is the list of placegetters for the 1883 Melbourne Cup. [3]
| Place | Name | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martini-Henry | C. Willamson | M. Fennelly |
| 2 | First Water | McGrade | |
| 3 | Commotion | Trahan |
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