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Travel through history. True legends of Melbourne Cup

Cross Counter ridden by Jockey Kerrin McEvoy wins the 2018 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (AAP Image/Dave Crosling) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy rides Cross Counter to victory. Source: AAP

It stops the nation. It is hard to recall all the fascinating stories of Melbourne Cup, so we tell you just a few. And certainly you will discover something you have never known about this symbolic and iconic Australian horse race.


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It stops the nation. It is hard to recall all the fascinating stories of Melbourne Cup, so we tell you just a few. And certainly you will discover something you have never known about this symbolic and iconic Australian horse race.



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