Melbourne Cup 2024 Dates. As always, the first tuesday in november — this year falling on the 5th. There are five internationals in the 2024 melbourne cup field including vauban and absurde for willie mullins who both return off unplaced runs in an arguably tougher event last.

This year’s race will start at 3pm aedt. We will have the full information on key dates and nominations a little closer to the melbourne cup 2024, when information is released.