1883 Melbourne Cup
| Melbourne Cup | |
Image of Martini-Henry | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 6 November 1883 |
| Distance | 2 miles |
| Winning horse | Martini-Henry |
| Winning time | 3:30.50 |
| Final odds | 5/1 |
| Jockey | John Williamson |
| Trainer | Michael Fennelly |
| Owner | James White |
| Surface | Turf |
| Attendance | ≈123,000 |
The 1883 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile handicap horse race which took place on Tuesday, 6 November 1883.
This year was the twenty-third running of the Melbourne Cup. The race was run by 5/1 favourite Martini-Henry who became the first New Zealand bred horse to win the race. The horse was also the first, and to date only Melbourne Cup winner to have a hyphen in its name. Martini-Henry won the race in just its second start, having won the Victoria Derby in its maiden start three days earlier. Martini-Henry would go on to the VRC St Leger in the autumn before breaking down in the Caulfield Cup and being retired to stud.