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. A notable achievement, unlikely to be repeated, was performed by the horse Strop who won the race four times over a 10-year period (1866, 1869, 1874 and 1876). St Andrews, trained by George Blackler won the race in 2000, 2002 and 2003. The
Vamos Stakes which is held on the same race-day is named in honour of the horse Vamos which won the Launceston Cup in 1954 and 1955.
Distance • 1865–1873 - 3 miles (~4800 metres) • 1874–1879 - 2 miles (~3200 metres) • 1880–1891 - 1 miles (~2800 metres) • 1892–1968 - 1 miles (~2400 metres) • 1969–1973 - 1 miles (~2600 metres) • 1974–2001 - 2600 metres • 2002 onwards - 2400 metres
Grade • 1875–1979 - Principal race • 1980 onwards - Group 3 race
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