The 1880 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile handicap horse race which took place on Tuesday, 2 November 1880.
The winner Grand Flaneur holds the distinction of being the only horse to win the Melbourne Cup and finish his or her career undefeated.
[2] Ridden by Peter St Albans, Progress started 3/1 favourite but Grand Flaneur at 4/1 won by a length despite carrying an extra stone in weight.
Grand Flaneur would go on to sire future cup winners Bravo and Patron.
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