The 164th Melbourne Cup has come to a thrilling conclusion, with Knight's Choice emerging victorious in a photo finish. The five-year-old gelding, ridden by Irish-born jockey Robbie Dolan, claimed the win ahead of Warp Speed and Okita Soushi. This historic victory marks Dolan's first Melbourne Cup win since moving to Australia eight years ago. The event saw a record four female jockeys participate, with Sheila Laxon, co-trainer of Knight's Choice, celebrating her second Melbourne Cup triumph.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/nov/05/melbourne-cup-2024-results-winner-knights-choice-places-flemington-racecourse