Which group conducts the Australia's annual Thoroughbred horse race in which the Archer won in the 1860s?
Archer (horse) Archer (1856–1872) was an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse who won the first and the second Melbourne Cups in 1861 and 1862. He won both Cups easily, and is one of only five horses to win the Melbourne Cup twice or more; he is one of only four horses to win two successive Cups. In 2017 Archer was inducted to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.
Standish Handicap The Standish Handicap is a Victoria Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race held under open handicap conditions, over a distance of 1200 metres at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in January, traditionally on New Year's Day. The prizemoney is A$150,000 with $90,000 allotted to the winner.