The Melbourne Cup has lived up to full expecations once again, with the closest finish in recent history.
Dunaden stayed on to beat a fast finishing Red Cadeaux by the smallest of margins. The photo finish had everyone on the edges of their seats, to build the tension at Flemington Race Course. Last years winner Americain came in fourth.
The official placings were:
1. Dunaden,2. Red Cadeaux, 3. Lucas Cranach, 4. Americain, 5. Manighar, 6. Lost In The Moment, 7. Fox Hunt, 8. Niwot, 9. Unusual Suspect, 10. At First Sight, 11. Precedence, 12. Drunken Sailor, 13. The Verminator, 14. Tullamore, 15. Moyenne Corniche, 16. Saptapadi, 17. Older Than Time, 18. Hawk Island, 19. Illo, 20. Jukebox Jury, 21. Shamrocker, 22. Glass Harmonium, 23. Modun.
The great city of Melbourne once again delivered a quality event. It is always worth coming to melbourne, especially when staying at quality Melbourne Accommodation.