Key moments that have shaped the Melbourne Cup
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 02:02 · Archive
The Melbourne Cup has been defined by history-making horses, female jockeys and international winners over the past 25 years.
The Melbourne Cup's defining moments over the past 25 years have included several historic firsts and record-breaking performances. Makybe Diva won three consecutive Melbourne Cups, completing the hat-trick in 2005 under jockey Glen Boss. Race caller Greg Miles declared "a champion becomes a legend" at that achievement. Trainer Lee Freedman said it was unlikely to be repeated in living memory, and statues of Makybe Diva were erected in Port Lincoln and at Flemington Racecourse.
In 2006, Delta Blues became the first Japanese horse to win the Melbourne Cup, ridden by Yasunari Iwata and leading home a Japanese quinella with Pop Rock in second place under Damien Oliver. Iwata said of his unexpected victory: "I went to Australia, rode like a clown in two races - and won the Melbourne Cup."
Michelle Payne shattered another barrier in 2015 when she became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, piloting 20-1 long-shot Prince Of Penzance to victory with her brother Stevie supporting her as strapper. Payne responded to criticism about women in the sport by saying "Everyone else can get stuffed" and stating that she had just "beat the world".
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- The key moments that have defined the Melbourne CupA look back at the highlights, history-making horses, memorable quotes and remarkable moments that have defined the Melbourne Cup over the past 25 years.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 01:50
- The key moments that have defined the Melbourne CupA look back at the highlights, history-making horses, memorable quotes and remarkable moments that have defined the Melbourne Cup over the past 25 years.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 01:50
In this story: Michelle Payne · Makybe Diva · Glen Boss · Delta Blues · Yasunari Iwata · Prince Of Penzance · Melbourne Cup · Flemington Racecourse
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