Heritage
The Melbourne Cup records that may never be beaten
The Melbourne Cup has been run since 1861 over 3200 metres at Flemington Racecourse. Some of its records look like they will stand forever.
| Fastest time | Kingston Rule (1990) – 3:16.30, ridden by Darren Beadman |
|---|---|
| Most wins, horse | Makybe Diva, 3 (2003, 2004, 2005) |
| Most wins, jockey | Harry White & Bobby Lewis, 4 |
| Most wins, trainer | Bart Cummings, 12 |
| Most wins, owner | Lloyd Williams, 7 |
| Widest margin | Archer & Rain Lover, 8 lengths (1862, 1968) |
Records drawn from the Miller’s Guide archive.
