Brett Prebble riding Green Moon crosses the finish line to win the 2012 Melbourne Cup. The six-year-old Bay Stallion is owned by Australian businessman Lloyd Williams who now has four Cup wins. Green Moon defeated the Gai Waterhouse-trained Fiorente, with Jakkalberry third.
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Brett Prebble riding Green Moon crosses the finish line to win the 2012 Melbourne Cup. The six-year-old Bay Stallion is owned by Australian businessman Lloyd Williams who now has four Cup wins. Green Moon defeated the Gai Waterhouse-trained Fiorente, with Jakkalberry third.
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Brett Prebble riding Green Moon celebrates as he returns to the scales after winning the coveted Cup.
Green Moon wins Melbourne Cup —
Brett Prebble riding Green Moon celebrates as he returns to the scales after winning the coveted Cup.
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Green Moon seen contesting the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse. On the first Tuesday of November, millions of Australians drop whatever they're doing to watch the Melbourne Cup, an annual race that dates back to 1861. It's for horses over three years old and attracts some of the best racehorses in the world.
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Green Moon seen contesting the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse. On the first Tuesday of November, millions of Australians drop whatever they're doing to watch the Melbourne Cup, an annual race that dates back to 1861. It's for horses over three years old and attracts some of the best racehorses in the world.
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales greets a racegoer on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 6, 2012.
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales greets a racegoer on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 6, 2012.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales are in Australia on the second leg of a Diamond Jubilee Tour taking in Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales are in Australia on the second leg of a Diamond Jubilee Tour taking in Papua New Guinea, Australia and New Zealand.
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Racegoers in the members area study the form on Melbourne Cup Day. Twenty-four horses will charge around the 3200 meter track for a total prize pool of $6 million and Australian fame and glory.
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Racegoers in the members area study the form on Melbourne Cup Day. Twenty-four horses will charge around the 3200 meter track for a total prize pool of $6 million and Australian fame and glory.
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Entrants line up for the "Fashion on the Field" competition, which typically attracts more than 1,100 male and female "clothes horses." Competitors are judged on originality, accessories and their understanding of current trends. Prizes include a Lexus convertible.
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Entrants line up for the "Fashion on the Field" competition, which typically attracts more than 1,100 male and female "clothes horses." Competitors are judged on originality, accessories and their understanding of current trends. Prizes include a Lexus convertible.
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A racegoer watches the horses in the parade ring on Melbourne Cup Day on November 6, 2012. There's a public holiday in the state of Victoria each year on race day. Huge crowds go to the track while others hold parties at home and in restaurants, bars and clubs.
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A racegoer watches the horses in the parade ring on Melbourne Cup Day on November 6, 2012. There's a public holiday in the state of Victoria each year on race day. Huge crowds go to the track while others hold parties at home and in restaurants, bars and clubs.
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Crowds watch on from under umbrellas as rain starts to fall during 2012 Melbourne Cup Day. The day is a mix of formal attire featuring creative hats and comical outfits.
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Crowds watch on from under umbrellas as rain starts to fall during 2012 Melbourne Cup Day. The day is a mix of formal attire featuring creative hats and comical outfits.
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These racegoers toast the day ahead of the main race. Ten races are being run throughout the day, over varying distances.
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These racegoers toast the day ahead of the main race. Ten races are being run throughout the day, over varying distances.
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Horses jump from the barrier in the Lavazza Long Black during 2012 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 6, 2012.
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Horses jump from the barrier in the Lavazza Long Black during 2012 Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 6, 2012.
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This is what they're all competing for: The Melbourne Cup. It's shown here during the annual Melbourne Cup Parade through the city on November 5.
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This is what they're all competing for: The Melbourne Cup. It's shown here during the annual Melbourne Cup Parade through the city on November 5.
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Children dressed as jockeys take a break before the parade starts on November 5, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Children dressed as jockeys take a break before the parade starts on November 5, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Track riders head out for a trackwork session ahead of the big day,on November 5, Melbourne, Australia.
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Track riders head out for a trackwork session ahead of the big day,on November 5, Melbourne, Australia.
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