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Knight's Choice wins 164th running of Melbourne Cup

Irishman mentored by Rita Ora on The Voice wins £2.2m Melbourne Cup on 90-1 shot

A former singer on a Melbourne Cup-themed cruise ship who appeared on television’s The Voice has won Australia’s biggest horse race in a huge 90-1 upset. Irish jockey Robbie Dolan, who was making his debut in “the race that stops a nation”,

BBC · 12h

90-1 shot Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup by nose

Buckaroo had been the favourite to win but finished ninth, with Knight's Choice - a 90-1 shot - storming home to win by a nose in the final strides. Dolan was previously best known as a contestant on The Voice Australia,

Reuters on MSN · 14h

Horse racing-Knight's Choice wins 164th running of Melbourne Cup

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Rank outsider Knight's Choice won the 164th running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, storming down the final straight to edge Warp Speed in a photo finish.

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Coldplay's Chris Martin falls through trap door during Melbourne concert

Chris Martin, frontman of the band Coldplay, fell through a trap door onstage in Melbourne, Australia, during a concert on Sunday. Martin was reading signs and interacting with the crowd while walking backwards, according to video of the moment ...

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Chris Martin Takes Scary Tumble Through Stage Door at Melbourne Show

The Coldplay frontman, 47, fell through a trapdoor in the stage while performing during the final Melbourne, Australia date of the band's Music of the Spheres tour on Sunday, November 3. Martin was taking a moment to read some of the fan signs in the audience as he stepped backwards, slipping into a hole in the stage.

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Chris Martin Falls Through Trap Door at Coldplay's Record-Breaking Melbourne Show

Coldplay's Chris Martin gave Melbourne fans a shock during the band's final night at Marvel Stadium when he took an unexpected tumble through a trap door on stage on Sunday, Nov. 3. In videos shared to social media,

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Fox Sports · 7h

Who won the 2024 Melbourne Cup?

Local runner Knight’s Choice has pulled off an incredible Melbourne Cup boilover at 100/1 odds, upstaging a field of fancied international runners to win a thrilling 164th edition of the race.

ESPN · 1d

2024 Melbourne Cup Day tips: Who should you back in every race?

The biggest day on the Australian racing calendar is finally here! Not sure who to back? Not to worry, as we take you through the best selections and some value runners in Tuesday's 10-race card at the glorious Flemington racecourse.

Sporting News on MSN · 14h

Melbourne Cup last place 2024: Which horse finished last at Flemington?

Just Fine crossed the post last in this year's edition of the Melbourne Cup. The seven-year-old gelding from the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable raced out to a commanding lead but faded in the run home after leading for the majority of the race.

Outrageous things overheard in the Birdcage at the Melbourne Cup 2024

Each and every year, the race that stops the nation does little in the way of stopping punters from getting a little loose trackside.

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Six candidates up for three seats on Melbourne City Council in November election

In addition to voting for a mayor, Melbourne residents will elect three other City Council members. Districts 1, 3 and 5 ...

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Melbourne Cup Day 2024: Why is this day a Public Holiday in Australia? Check Details

Why does Melbourne Cup Day stop the nation and earn a public holiday in Victoria? Dive into the fascinating history and ...

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The new homes surrounded by Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks

Stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens, peruse the halls of the National Gallery of Victoria or catch an enriching ...

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Ronan Keating gets last laugh after Aussie fans slam Melbourne Cup performance

The 2024 Melbourne Cup was won by rank outsider Knight's Choice, with former singer on The Voice and jockey Robbie Dolan in ...

Replay: Image shows incredible reality behind stunning Melbourne Cup winner’s run

The 2024 Melbourne Cup has been won by Knights Choice in a stunning upset, with jockey Robbie Dolan and the horse — which was $101/1 — going on to win the race that stops the nation. You can watch how ...

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Manhunt under way after man shot in the head in Melbourne's south-east

Residents say they found the 36-year-old Dandenong man lying in the middle of the road in Armata Crescent, Frankston North ...

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Melbourne Cup prize money as Irish jockey scoops huge sum by winning race that stops a nation

Our FREE newsletter will keep you ahead of the game We have more newsletters Robbie Dolan earned Knight's Choice's ...

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