Makybe makes Melbourne Cup history, Roe second

Makybe Diva secured her place in racing history when she became the first mare to land back-to-back runnings of the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington today.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2004 - 08:19

Makybe Diva secured her place in racing history when she became the first mare to land back-to-back runnings of the Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington today.

The Lee Freedman-trained mare benefited from an inspired ride by Glen Boss as she swept to victory in the Group One event over two miles.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: FlemingtonPlace: EuropePlace: LongchampPerson: MakybePerson: RoePerson: Makybe DivaPerson: Lee FreedmanPerson: Glen BossPerson: Vinnie RoePerson: ZazzmanPerson: bossPerson: Winning BellePerson: HardPerson: Pat SmullenPerson: Dermot WeldPerson: ElvstroemPerson: MamoolPerson: FreedmanPerson: GlenPerson: David HallPerson: HallPerson: LeePerson: Ken WilliamsPerson: WeldPerson: Michael StoutePerson: Darren BeadmanPerson: StoutePerson: DettoriPerson: Kerrin McEvoyEvent: Melbourne CupEvent: Emirates Melbourne CupEvent: Prix de l’Arc de TriompheOrganisation: At The RacesOrganisation: Emily Krstina Pty Ltd Syndicate
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