The first ever Melbourne Cup was held in 1861, when the prizes included a gold watch and cash. Seventeen horses competed, with Archer, ridden by the Aboriginal J Cutt, from winning.
Ang unang kailanman Melbourne Cup ay gaganapin sa 1,861, kapag ang mga premyo kasama ang gintong relos at salapi. Labimpito kabayo competed, sa Archer, ridden ng mga Aboriginal J Cutt, mula sa mga nanalong.