2008 Melbourne Cup entry and ballot additions

In a bid to ensure that the Melbourne Cup continues to attract the best staying horses from around the globe, The Victorian Racing Club recently announced expansions to the qualification conditions for the 2008 Melbourne Cup. The changes, covering both Australian and International horse races, include additions to the Melbourne Cup's entry and ballot requirements.   

Additions to the 2008 Melbourne Cup entry and ballot conditions include:

  • The L'Oreal Paris Mackinnon Stakes (Group 1 weight-for-age race over 2000-metres held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne) has been added to the list of Melbourne Cup ballot exempt races, winner only.
  • The JRA Tenno Sho or Emperor's Cup (Group 1 handicap over 3200-metres held at Kyoto Racecourse in Japan) has been added to the list of Melbourne Cup ballot exempt races, winner only.
  • The Cox Plate (Group 1 weight-for-age race over 2040-metres held at Moonee Valley Racecourse in Melbourne) and Mackinnon Stakes: Horses placing second and third in both races will pass the first clause of balloting for the Melbourne Cup.
  • Caulfield Cup (Group 1 handicap race over 2400-metres held at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne): Horses placing sixth, seventh and eighth will pass the first clause of balloting for the Melbourne Cup.
The new conditions, combined with the increase in Melbourne Cup prize money to $5.5 million, maintain the event's status as the staying championship of the world and ensure the 2008 Melbourne Cup field will be one of the most competitive to date.

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