El jockey irlandés Robbie Dolan ganó la Copa de Melbourne en el 80-1 Longshot Knight's Choice, su primer intento. Irish jockey Robbie Dolan won the Melbourne Cup on 80-1 longshot Knight's Choice, his first attempt.

El jockey irlandés Robbie Dolan logró una notable victoria en la Melbourne Cup a bordo de 80-1 Longshot Knight's Choice, marcando su primer intento en la prestigiosa carrera. Irish jockey Robbie Dolan achieved a remarkable victory in the Melbourne Cup aboard 80-1 longshot Knight's Choice, marking his first attempt in the prestigious race. El gelding de cinco años de edad ganó por una nariz, asegurando su primera victoria del Grupo 1 y dando a los entrenadores John Symons y Sheila Laxon su primer triunfo de la Copa juntos. The five-year-old gelding won by a nose, securing its first Group 1 win and giving trainers John Symons and Sheila Laxon their first Cup triumph together. Dolan, que inicialmente consideraba una carrera de canto, fue apoyado por su padre durante este hito significativo en su carrera de equitación. Dolan, who initially considered a singing career, was supported by his father during this significant milestone in his riding career.