The 1878 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile handicap horse race which took place on Tuesday, 5 November 1878.

This year was the eighteenth running of the Melbourne Cup. It was the fifth time a horse trained by Etienne L. de Mestre won. The race was won by Calamia and the 1877 cup winner Chester fell during the race.

This is the list of placegetters for the 1878 Melbourne Cup.

See also

  • Melbourne Cup
  • List of Melbourne Cup winners
  • Victoria Racing Club

References

External links

  • 1878 Melbourne Cup footyjumpers.com



Melbourne Cup History Behind The News

1978 Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup Winners Australia 18611902 Framed Print — Historic

Melbourne Cup and Queen’s Plate 1867 National Museum of Australia

1979 Melbourne Cup