1889 Melbourne Cup
Edition of the Melbourne Cup
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The 1889 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile handicap horse race which took place on Tuesday, 5 November 1889.
| Melbourne Cup | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 5 Nov 1889 |
| Distance | 2 miles |
| Winning horse | Bravo |
| Winning time | 3:32.50 |
| Final odds | 8/1 |
| Jockey | Jack Anwin |
| Trainer | T. Wilson |
| Surface | Turf |
This year was the 29th running of the Melbourne Cup. The race is best known for 1890 winner Carbine finishing second.[1] Bravo was sired by 1880 Melbourne Cup winner Grand Flaneur.
This is the list of placegetters for the 1889 Melbourne Cup.[2]
| Place | Name | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bravo | Jack Anwin |
| 2 | Carbine | M. O'Brien |
| 3 | Melos | Norton |
