On the first Tuesday in November, Melbourne Cup is where the pages of history are turned, what script will be written in this year’s Cup.
Melbourne Cup 2022 : Prize money | Winner | Perth
The undercard features the Group 3 Darley Maribyrnong Plate (1000m) for two-year-olds and Group 3 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes (1400m) for mares plus the popular Subzero Handicap (1400m), a race restricted to grey horses.
This year, The Park returns and is set to fire up one’s imagination headlined by Australia’s hottest musicians and trendiest eateries.
Cup Week’s playground will play host to the iconic Myer Fashions on the Field in a glorious celebration of style.
Plus, the newest edition to Cup Week is Club Lawn Hotel on the Club Lawn – Front Lawn East, home to an array of food and drink, live entertainment and an irresistible day of racing.
Melbourne Cup 2022 prize money
In 1985 the race became the first in Australia total $1 million in prize money.
By the time 2001 came around the Cup offered a massive $4 million in prizes and the trophy itself was changed from 9-carat gold to 18-carat gold.
| Finishing Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $4,400,000 |
| 2nd | $1,10,000 |
| 3rd | $550,000 |
| 4th | $350,000 |
| 5th | $230,000 |
| 6th | $160,000 |
| 7th | $160,000 |
| 8th | $160,000 |
| 9th | $160,000 |
| 10th | $160,000 |
| 11th | $160,000 |
| 12th | $160,000 |
In 2019 the total prize money exceeded a staggering $8 million.
Now the First prize for the Melbourne Cup in 2022 is $4,400,000.
Melbourne Cup trainers are entitled to 10% of the prize money won by the horse. This means a winning trainer will earn a remarkable $320,000 for hard work preparing the horse to be in the best shape possible.
On top of their prize money a winning trainer will also receive a miniature Melbourne Cup trophy worth $10,000.
Winner
The 2022 Melbourne Cup results will be published after the Melbourne Cup race on Tuesday 3rd November, so you can find out who won the Melbourne Cup as soon as possible.
| 2021 Winner | Verry Elleegant |
| 2020 Winner | Twilight Payment |
|---|---|
| 2019 Winner | Vow and Declare |
| 2018 Winner | Cross Counter |
| 2017 Winner | Rekindling |
| 2016 Winner | Almandin |
| 2015 Winner | Prince of Penzance |
| 2014 Winner | Protectionist |
| 2013 Winner | Fiorente |
| 2012 Winner | Green Moon |
| 2011 Winner | Dunaden |
| 2010 Winner | Americain |
On Melbourne Cup day, the whole country literally grinds to a standstill at 3pm local time, as anxious punters and racing enthusiasts stop what they are doing to witness the Melbourne Cup winners take their place in Melbourne Cup History.
Ascertaining the winner and the finishing order can take some time. Several factors can potentially delay the announcement of the Melbourne Cup results.
For example, should there be a photo finish, such as the split-second finish between Dunaden and Red Cadeaux in 2011, the officials may require extra time to determine an absolute winner.
Melbourne Cup 2022 Perth
Start your race day with gorgeous city views from the Sky View Terrace, a prosecco station and live entertainment.
- Date: Tuesday 1 November 2022
- Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Main Race: 12:00 midday
- Venue: Sky View Terrace & Sports Lounge, Optus Stadium
Then make your way to the Sports Lounge for the ultimate party with music, fashion, prize giveaways, live racing on the screens and all the glitz and glamour of the race that stops the nation!