The Melbourne Cup is a race, not a person or a team. It is Australia’s premier Thoroughbred horse race held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, typically run over 3,200 metres (about 2 miles) and open to horses three years and older. It is a handicap race, meaning weights are assigned to equalize competition, and it takes place on the first Tuesday of November each year. It is famously nicknamed “the race that stops a nation.” If you’re asking about which race is the Melbourne Cup: the Melbourne Cup itself is the race. It is a Group 1 event and one of the richest turf races in the world, with a long- standing place in Australian sporting culture. If you need details such as its distance, qualification, notable winners, or current prize money, I can provide those specifics.