Conducted over 2575m, rather than the staying distance of over 3000m or the sprint distance of under 2000m, the Victoria Cup was run at the Melbourne Showgrounds up until 1975, when it was shifted to Moonee Valley.
The Victoria Cup's track length varied from typical distances of 3000 meters or 2000 meters, with the race being held over a distance of 2575 meters at the Melbourne Showgrounds until 1975 when it was moved to Moonee Valley.