2011 Melbourne Cup Race Dates

We take a look at the important dates regarding the race that stops the nation, with this years race being run on the first day of November.

Melbourne Cup 2011 dates:

Nominations: 2 August 2011
Late Nominations: 9 August 2011
Handicaps Declared: 31 August 2011
First Declaration: 6 September 2011
Second Declaration: 4 October 2011
Third Declaration: 24 October 2011
Final Declaration: 29 October 2011
Barrier Draw: 29 October 2011
Race Day: 1 November 2011

* Dates are approximate until confirmed by VRC

01 Feb 2011

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