The Melbourne Cup is Australia's major annual thoroughbred horse race.
Billed as The race that stops a nation, it is for three-year-olds and over,
and covers a distance of 3,200 meters. It is regarded as the most
prestigious "two-mile" handicap in the world.
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Legendary Hall of Fame trainer Bart Cummings sealed an historic 12th
Melbourne Cup triumph as five-year-old mount
Viewed saluted in a stunning
photo finish at Flemington this afternoon.
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