'A great result for Ireland': Dermot Weld hails Melbourne Cup success

High praise from the original Irish winner.

Dermot Weld hailed Tuesday's Melbourne Cup result as a "great result for Ireland" after Joseph O'Brien's Rekindling led home a one-two-three for the Emerald Isle.

Weld broke down barriers when Vintage Crop became the first European-trained runner to win the great Australian race in 1993 - the year O'Brien was born.