Melbourne Cup Special - Get paid out for 2nd at Stake

Gary Emmerson

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Last updated: Mon 02 Nov 2026 11:57

Gary Emmerson 2 hours ago

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Stake pays out on both first and second place finishers in the 2026 Melbourne Cup.
Offer applies to your first pre-race, fixed odds single win bet placed on Stake.com.
Eligible bets must be between $1 and $50 USD and placed before the race starts.

The Melbourne Cup takes place at Flemington on November 3, 2026, and Stake are paying out if your horse finished first or second in the race.

Australia's biggest flat race sees home hopes and international raiders clash and you won't been cursing an unlucky loser in the Race The Stops A Nation.

That's because Stake are paying out winning bets on both the first and second place finishers at Flemington.

If your horse wins, you win. If your horse finishes second, you will also get a winning bet paid out.

How To Claim:

Sign in to your Stake.com account or open a new account (use the Stake promo code NEWBONUS)
Place a bet on the winner of the Melbourne Cup
Get paid out if your horse finishes first or second

Need inspiration on who to bet on? Read our Melbourne Cup betting tips or runner-by-runner guide to learn about the chances of all 24 contenders.

Terms and Conditions

First pre-race, fixed odds single win bet on any horse in the select race
First bet, per customer, per household
Bets must be placed before the scheduled time on Stake.com
Minimum Stake: $1 USD
Maximum Stake: $50 USD
Payout will be credited if your horse finishes 2nd
If your horse wins, it will be paid as normal
No cashed out or voided bets will be eligible
Please allow up to 96 hours for payout to be processed and credited
Stake reserves the right to disqualify any user due to promotion or account abuse, which may also result in a permanent ban
Any user deemed to have a conflict of interest such as a professional association with Stake will also be disqualified
In fiat currency view, crypto values use live exchange rates and may differ from your original bet amount. This may impact your eligibility for promotions.

Gary has been writing about sport for more than 30 years and graduated with a degree in media and journalism from the University of Bedfordshire.

He has worked for newspapers including the Daily Telegraph, agencies including Reuters and many online sites covering a range of sports including Atlas F1 and Bleacher Report.

A senior editor, he covers all major sports, betting industry news from across the world and loves a weekend bet.

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