Australia has lost a true icon. Three time Melbourne Cup champion Makybe Diva has passed following a sudden battle with colic.
For 27 years she was loved by owner Tony Santic and adored by a nation.
More than a racehorse, she was heart, history and pride in motion.
Melbourne Cup winning trainer Tony @mcevoymitchell returned to his home town of Streaky Bay today with some very special cargo, which he shared with mum Connie 💙
Brilliant to see HALF YOURS absolutely loving life after winning the Melbourne Cup! 😍🏆
Thanks for posting @mcevoymitchell these are the videos we love to see! ⭐️
This is the stuff of dreams people! 🤩🤩
Slade bought a share in today’s Crown Oaks winner STRICTLY BUSINESS for $1,000 with trainer Thomas D Carberry at Flemington.
The syndication model in Australia gives everyone a chance @sladewped congratulations mate, what a dream! 🏆🇦🇺
First time since 1944 that the winners of the Victoria Derby, Melbourne Cup and VRC Oaks have been bred in Victoria.
Observer, Half Yours and Strictly Business join San Martin, Sirius and Provoke.
Jamie Melham rode Half Yours to victory in the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup.
Half Yours is the 13th horse to achieve this feat.
Melham is the first female jockey to achieve this feat.
Melham joined Quentin Hull and Clare Lindop on Summer Grandstand over the weekend. Listen to the full chat on the ABC listen app: abc.net.au/listen/program…
"It's just so special to win it."
Father–son training duo Tony and Calvin McEvoy are Lexus Melbourne Cup winners.
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