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