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Why we love the Melbourne Cup
It’s why we love The Cup - the heart-stopping and the heartbreaking.
And here are some of the greatest moments of each.
From just released footage from The National Film and Sound Archive of Phar Lap's inspirational win in 1930, to Makybe Diva, the mare who took the top prize three years in a row from 2003 to 2005.
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Or Damien Oliver on Media Puzzle just after the tragic death of his brother, to Michelle Payne showing them all how to get stuffed.
It is the thing of Australian legend.
It raises the hairs on the back of our necks and bring tears to our eyes.
It’s why we love The Cup.