Inaugurated 1865 Website www.tsrc.com.au | Sponsor Luxbet (2017) Distance 2400 metres | |
Race type Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
The Launceston Cup is a Tasmanian Turf Club Group 3 open handicap Thoroughbred horse race run over a distance of 2400 metres at Launceston Racecourse in Mowbray, Tasmania, Australia in February. Prize money in the event is A$200,000.
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Race History
The race is part of the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival, and is also one of Tasmania's main annual social events. The Cup was first run in 1865.
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