1872 Melbourne Cup
| Melbourne Cup | |
| Location | Flemington Racecourse |
|---|---|
| Date | 7 November 1872 |
| Distance | 2 miles |
| Winning horse | The Quack |
| Winning time | 3:39.00 |
| Final odds | 11/2 |
| Jockey | W. Enderson |
| Trainer | John Tait |
| Owner | John Tait |
| Surface | Turf |
| Attendance | 40,000 |
The 1872 Melbourne Cup was a two-mile handicap horse race that took place on Thursday, 7 November 1872.
This year was the twelfth running of the Melbourne Cup. It was the fourth Melbourne Cup win for owner and trainer John Tait.
The Quack was a half-brother to 1870 Melbourne Cup winner, Nimblefoot.
This is the list of placegetters for the 1872 Melbourne Cup.
| Place | Name | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Quack | W. Enderson | John Tait | John Tait |
| 2 | The Ace | Tom Hales | ||
| 3 | Dagworth | G Donnelly |