What is the second biggest horse race in Australia behind the famed Melbourne Cup?

Question

The Melbourne Cup is a test of stamina for older horses.

Answer 1

The Caufield Cup.

Answer 2

That's a good question...guess it depends on what criteria you use!

The Golden Slipper and AJC Derby strike me as having an impressive list of winners and get the interest of the racing industry and public alike.

But the Cox Plate is a race for champions and the WFA championship. You can't beat it for excitement and it's a who's who of Australian racing. Bona fide champions like Makybe Diva, Northerly, Sunline all winners in recent times.

Check out the links below including recent replays.

Answer 3

The Cox Plate is the second biggest horse race in Australia. It is the best race in Australia based on horse quality and attendances are also very high. This is evident by the fields that have competed in the race previously.

The Caulfield Cup is big although it is generally referred to as a lead up to the Melbourne Cup.

Answer 4

its arguable, the caulfield cup certaintly has a great profile, but the Cox Plate , a weight for age, champions race is, prestige wise, the more significant.