Buckaroo finishes last in the 2025 Melbourne Cup
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Buckeroo has finished last in the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday afternoon.
The Chris Waller-trained gelding crossed the line last, taking the unwanted distinction of being the final finisher in the race that stops the nation.
Sent off at $14 from barrier 12, the seven-year-old slipped through the pack.
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All runners completed the race without any major incident.
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Buckaroo finished a long way off the eventual winner, Half Yours.
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Following the race, Buckaroo looked to return to the mounting yard without issue.
However, veterinary reports later confirmed the runner was suffering from an exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH).
Waller confirmed via social media that all of his runners pulled up fine post-race.
