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Australian Cup 2025 Betting Tips

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The Australian Cup is one of Victoria’s premier middle distance autumn races. Worth $1.5 million and ran every year at Flemington racecourse, this race is only open to horses aged three and over.

Australian Cup Information


  • DateSat 28 Mar, 2026
  • Race Time04:50
  • RacecourseFlemington
  • Race Distance2000 metres
  • ConditionsWeight-for-age
  • StatusGroup 1
  • Prize Money$2,500,000

Australian Cup 2025 Betting Odds


Get the latest odds for the Australian Cup and up to the minute market at PuntZone.

Australian Cup Betting Tips


Our experts will provide their free Australian Cup tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Group 1.

Our early tips and Australian Cup preview will be available in advance of the race as our tipsters pick out the best value from the futures markets and the final field.

Australian Cup Bookmaker Promotions


Australian Cup bookmaker offers come thick with a lot of interest in the sprint. The biggest and best Australian betting sites all have special offers for customers ahead of the race and you can grab boosted and specials in the build up. 

If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the the race, check out our top five below.

Australian Cup 2025 Barrier Draw


The barrier draw has been conducted for the Australian Cup with top class field of runners making up the final field.

Australian Cup Form Guide


Horses coming through the Carlyon Cup and Peter Young Stakes often run well in this race, including Harlem, the winner of the past two Australian Cups. 


First-up from a Melbourne Cup preparation is something we often see as well.


Australian Cup Live Stream


Want to watch a live stream of the Australian Cup? 

A number of bookmakers stream Australian horse racing live online and you can watch on your PC, Tablet or Smartphone. Check out our live streaming section to find where you watch the race.

Dabble and Ladbrokes offer live streaming off all Australian and New Zealand racing and you can watch the action online.

Australian Cup History


The Australian Cup has a long history of being not only one of Victoria’s, but Australia’s best WFA autumn events.

The race was once Australia's premier long distance race, raced at a distance of 18 furlongs (3621m) - thus, longer than the Melbourne Cup. 

In 1943 the race was shortened to 17 furlongs 110 yards to allow the race to be started from the top of Flemington's famous Straight Six, to have bigger fields.

The VRC in the early 1960s shortened the distance to ​1 1⁄4 miles to attract classier middle distance gallopers.

This race sits as the perfect lead to Sydney races such as the Ranvet Stakes and Tancred Stakes.

Often we see Melbourne Cup winners and runners take on this event on their way to the Sydney riches in a month’s time.

Australian Cup Results


Year
Winner
2025Light Infantry Man
2024Cascadian
2023Cascadian
2022Duais
2021Homesman
2020Fifty Stars
2019Harlem
2018Harlem
2017Humidor
2016Preferment
2015Spillway
2014Fiorente
2013Super Cool
2012Manighar
2011Shocking
2010Zipping
2009Niconero
2008Sirmione
2007Pompeii Ruler
2006Roman Arch
2005Makybe Diva
2004Lonhro
2003Northerly
2002Old Comerade
2001Northerly

Australian Cup Social News


Punters looking to get the latest The Goodwood social news should visit the Flemington Racing Club's social media accounts, which can be found at @FlemingtonVRC and Flemington Racecourse on Facebook.

Australian Cup FAQs

How can I bet on the Australian Cup?

To place a bet on the Australian Cup you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker.
Corporate bookies provide betting markets on the Australian Cup well in advance of the race date and provide best tote and fixed odds markets in the week leading into the race.

Who should I bet on in the Australian Cup?

The Australian Cup ran over the 2000m with the race seeing some of the best stayers battling it out en route to a Sydney Cup or in preparation for the Melbourne Cup. Follow our experts as they tip you into a Australian Cup winner.

What is the best way to bet on the Australian Cup?

Is there a better way to bet than from the comfort of your own home?
All you need to do these days is have a smartphone or laptop and you can sign up to an online bookmaker to place wagers from your couch.

How can I live stream the Australian Cup?

Punters wanting to live stream the Australian Guineas can get all the information from our live streaming hub.

When is the Australian Cup?

The Australian Cup is held in March each year.

What is the distance of the Australian Cup?

The Australian Cup is a middle distance event that's ran over the 2000m.

Where is the Australian Cup held?

The Australian Cup is ran every year at Flemington racecourse, which is located in Melbourne, Australia.

What is the prize money for the Australian Cup?

The Australian Cup is worth $1.5 milion.