| Melbourne Cup | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 3 November 1885 |
| Distance | 2 miles |
| Winning horse | Sheet Anchor |
| Winning time | 3:29.50 |
| Final odds | 20/1 |
| Jockey | Mick O'Brien |
| Trainer | T Wilson |
| Owner | Martin Loughlin |
| Surface | Turf |
| Attendance | 85,000 |
The 1885 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile handicap horse race which took place on Tuesday, 3 November 1885.[1]
This year was the twenty-fifth running of the Melbourne Cup.
This is the list of placegetters for the 1885 Melbourne Cup.[2]
| Place | Name | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheet Anchor | Mick O'Brien | T Wilson | Martin Loughlin |
| 2 | Grace Darling | J. Williams | ||
| 3 | Trenton | Robertson |
See also
References
- ^ "1885 Melbourne Cup MillersGuide". millersgudie.identika.com.au. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "1881 to 1890 Melbourne Cup Winners". races com au. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
External links
- 1885 Melbourne Cup footyjumpers.com
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