TAB Australian Cup Day brings the Flemington Autumn Carnival to a thrilling close, headlined by the $2 million Group 1 TAB Australian Cup (2000m), a weight-for-age contest steeped in history.
Its honour roll reads like a who’s who of Australian Racing Hall of Fame champions, including Malua, Leilani, Dulcify, Vo Rogue, Better Loosen Up, Octagonal, Northerly, Lonhro, and Makybe Diva.
Last year’s edition added another chapter as Light Infantry Man narrowly defeated Pride Of Jenni in a gripping finish that required a photo to separate them. The road to the 2027 Lexus Melbourne Cup begins with the Listed Lexus Roy Higgins (2600m), offering the first coveted Golden Ticket into the race that stops a nation®.
Saturday 27 March, 2027
Feature races
Group 1 TAB Australian Cup (2000m)
Listed Lexus Roy Higgins (2600m)*
*The winner of this race will receive a Golden Ticket into the 2027 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m)