In the blue shirt and checkered cap, English jockey Ryan Moore pushes Protectionist ahead of the pack in Australia's Melbourne Cup, which is known as "the race that stops the nation."
Protectionist wins Melbourne Cup —
In the blue shirt and checkered cap, English jockey Ryan Moore pushes Protectionist ahead of the pack in Australia's Melbourne Cup, which is known as "the race that stops the nation."
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Euphoric Protectionist trainer Andreas Wohler celebrates with the trophy after winning race 7 of the prestigious Melbourne Cup.
First win for German-trained horse —
Euphoric Protectionist trainer Andreas Wohler celebrates with the trophy after winning race 7 of the prestigious Melbourne Cup.
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Protectionist's part owner Jamie Lovett whoops in the stands as the five-year-old bay stallion passes the post four lengths in front of his rivals.
Celebration in the stands —
Protectionist's part owner Jamie Lovett whoops in the stands as the five-year-old bay stallion passes the post four lengths in front of his rivals.
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Moore rides Protectionist through cheering crowds after beating second place-getter Red Cadeaux and Who Shot Thebarman in third.
Victory cheers —
Moore rides Protectionist through cheering crowds after beating second place-getter Red Cadeaux and Who Shot Thebarman in third.
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Celebrations were dampened by the news that race favorite Japan's Admire Rakti -- seen here passing the finishing post -- died shortly after, while Araldo was put down after being spooked in a freak accident.
Race favorite dies —
Celebrations were dampened by the news that race favorite Japan's Admire Rakti -- seen here passing the finishing post -- died shortly after, while Araldo was put down after being spooked in a freak accident.
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The field jumps from the barriers at the start of the race, which is run over 3,200 meters and in a time of just over three minutes.
Out of the barriers —
The field jumps from the barriers at the start of the race, which is run over 3,200 meters and in a time of just over three minutes.
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Off the track, the fashion is almost as competitive as the series of high-stakes races.
Headwear rules —
Off the track, the fashion is almost as competitive as the series of high-stakes races.
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Model Nikki Phillips poses in the Fashion on the Field enclosure at the Melbourne Cup.
Fashion off the track —
Model Nikki Phillips poses in the Fashion on the Field enclosure at the Melbourne Cup.
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Myer Fashions on the Field Women's Racewear Daily Finalists, second runner up Laura Moss, winner Christine Spielmann and first runner up Milano Imai pose in the Fashion on the Field enclosure.
Winning cloth —
Myer Fashions on the Field Women's Racewear Daily Finalists, second runner up Laura Moss, winner Christine Spielmann and first runner up Milano Imai pose in the Fashion on the Field enclosure.
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Gabi Grecko poses with her engagement ring after Geoffrey Edelsten proposed at the Emirates Marquee.
A proposal —
Gabi Grecko poses with her engagement ring after Geoffrey Edelsten proposed at the Emirates Marquee.
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Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on Melbourne Cup Day.
Sunny day —
Racegoers enjoy the atmosphere on Melbourne Cup Day.
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