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.
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