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Zahra’s perfect ride on Gold Trip, full Melbourne Cup finishing order

There were some huge results on the biggest day of Australia’s racing calendar.

Mark Zahra celebrates with fans after winning the 2022 Melbourne Cup riding on Gold Trip at Flemington Racecourse.

Jockey’s ‘redemption’ as Gold Trip wins $8m Melbourne Cup with stellar fightback

One year ago Mark Zahra was ‘drinking too much’ after becoming embroiled in a COVID controversy. Now he’s a Melbourne Cup winner.

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Gold Trip jockey Mark Zahra celebrates with the 2022 Melbourne Cup and trainers David Eustace and Ciaron Maher.

Vandal dumps 1000 litres of ‘oily sludge’ on Melbourne Cup racecourse

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Climate activist group ‘Extinction Rebellion Victoria’ have claimed responsibility for damaging Flemington track on Tuesday morning ahead of the $8m Melbourne Cup. 

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Melbourne Cup

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James McDonald lifts the 2021 Melbourne Cup after riding Verry Elleegant to victory.

Trainer hits out as another Melbourne Cup horse ruled out: ‘Good enough to run’

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Lunar Flare has been scratched from the Melbourne Cup.

More Melbourne Cup drama as horses face vet inspections on eve of big race

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Michael Dee riding Lunar Flare after winning Race 6, the The Lexus Bart Cummings, during Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse on October 01, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)