| Melbourne Cup | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 3 Nov 1908 |
| Distance | 2 miles |
| Winning horse | Lord Nolan |
| Winning time | 3:28.75 |
| Final odds | 16/1 |
| Jockey | J. Flynn |
| Trainer | E. Mayo |
| Owner | J. Mayo |
| Surface | Turf |
| Attendance | 88,415 |
The 1908 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile hanicap horse race which took place on Tuesday, 3 November 1908.
The race saw a 22-horse field compete.[1] Owner John Mayo won his second Melbourne Cup with Lord Nolan, who won in a tight finish by half a head. The horse was named after Louis Nolan from the Charge of the Light Brigade.[2]
Lord Nolan was the three-quarter brother to 1903 Melbourne Cup winner Lord Cardigan. This is a list of placegetters for the 1908 Melbourne Cup.[3]
| Place | Name | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lord Nolan | J. Flynn | E. Mayo | J. Mayo |
| 2 | Tulkeroo | N. Godby | C. Wheeler | |
| 3 | Delaware | F. Harmer | H. W. Taylor |
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "1908 Melbourne Cup MillersGuide". millersguide.identika.com.au. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ "1908". Australian Sport Though Time. Milsons Point: Random House Australia. 2000. p. 127. ISBN 9781740514019.
- ^ "1901 to 1910 Melbourne Cup Winners". races com au. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
External links
[edit]- 1908 Melbourne Cup Field footyjumpers.com
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