HONOURING `CUPS KING' BART CUMMINGS
* First Cup since Cummings died in August, aged 87
* Trained record 12 Cup winners
* Family pride of place in horse-drawn carriage in Cup parade
* Race three on Cup Day renamed JB Cummings AM Tribute Plate
- Won by De Little Engine, trained by Danny O'Brien who worked for Cummings for three years
* Trainer grandson James has first win on Melbourne Cup day on his own - Zarzali in the 1700m mares' race
* Tribute before running of Cup
- Son Anthony and grandson James driven down Flemington straight
- James carrying 2015 Melbourne Cup trophy
- Anthony carrying 1965 Cup won by Light Fingers, the first won by his father
- In mounting yard they walk through 12-strong guard of honour featuring racing colours of Cummings' 12 winners
* Tribute alongside bronze statue at Flemington
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