The 2002 Melbourne Cup was the 142nd running of the Melbourne Cup, a prestigious Australian Thoroughbred horse race. The race, run over 3,200 metres (1.988 mi), was held on 5 November 2002 at Melbourne 's Flemington Racecourse . It was won by Media Puzzle, trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by Damien Oliver. [2] This is a longer version of my other video featuring the win of Media Puzzle in the 2002 Melbourne Cup.One of the most emotional victories in the history of.
2002 Melbourne Cup Winner Media Puzzle Photo Framed 2813 HT Framing & Memorabilia
Since 1882, New Zealand-bred horses have won 40 Melbourne Cups, British-bred horses have won five, American-and Irish-bred horses have won four, German- and French-bred horses have won two each, and Japanese-bred horses have won one. [2] [needs update] Winners[edit] Sheikh Mohammed Obaid al Maktoum. Mark Zahra Ciaron Maher To put the record straight, the 2002 Melbourne Cup winner was Media Puzzle ridden by Damien Oliver. Despite being an Irish international raider, the win was remarkable for its emotional scenes as Damien Oliver had lost his brother Jason in a race riding fall only days earlier. Now worth $8.41 million in prize money, the iconic Melbourne Cup is a staying showdown run over 3200-metres at Flemington Racecourse on the first Tuesday of November each Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. The Melbourne Cup (3200m) is 'the race that stops the nation'. It is one of the biggest races around the globe and is rich with history. The previous three winning horses are Verry Elleegant (2021), Twilight Payment (2020), and Vow And Declare (2019). See the complete Melbourne Cup winners list below. Melbourne Cup Winners - 1861 to 2022 (all time)
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Racenet will provide the all details of the 2024 Melbourne Cup winner straight after the race.. including 2002 Melbourne Cup winner Media Puzzle, Caulfield Cup winner Elvstroem, and three-time Irish St. Leger winner Vinnie Roe. She was also carrying 55.5kg, a record weight for a mare, so many commentators doubted her ability to prevail.. Ethereal went on to win the 2001-2002 Champion Stayer in the Australian Horse of the Year Awards. Back To Top 2002 Melbourne Cup - Media Puzzle Race Info: Placings: 1 st Place Media Puzzle, 2 nd Place Mr Prudent, 3 rd Place Beekeeper Jockeys: Damien Oliver, C. Brwon, K. McEvoy Trainers: K. K. Weld, G. M. Hanlon, S. B. Suroor Winner's Time: 3:16.97 One of the most emotional victories in the history of the Melbourne Cup saw Irish horse Media Puzzle win convincingly. It was emotional because Media Puzzle'. MEDIA Puzzle's shock Melbourne Cup victory in 2002 was one of the great race's defining moments. It was a rare moment when Australians applauded an international winner who had clearly over-achieved. Media Puzzle had captured the hearts of the nation.
Melbourne Cup Winners
The Melbourne Cup win that still haunts champion jockey Damien Oliver. Media Puzzle's win in the 2002 Melbourne Cup will always be one of the most memorable of jockey Damien Oliver's career. Protectionist became the first German-trained winner of the Melbourne Cup in 2014, winning by four lengths with Ryan Moore on board.. The 2002 victory of Media Puzzle was the most emotional.
The Melbourne Cup is a Group 1 race run under Handicap conditions for open class stayers at Flemington conducted by the Victoria Racing Club. The Melbourne Cup is run over 3200m. It was first run in 1861 and was won by Archer who would win the first two Cups. The race has always been at two miles (3200m). Ollie's incredible 2002 Melbourne Cup win. 3 October, 2023. ON, (Close. Link to Share. Latest Videos. 1:21 Q. Gawler Race 9 - T Pannell - 06.01.24. 7:03pm. 1:54 Q. Gawler Race 9 - W Clarken & N O'Shea - 06.01.24. Dr Turf and Ben Asgari dissect the feature races on Saturday's metropolitan card to find you a winner! 8 Episodes. Racing.
Dunlop wins the Melbourne Cup Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society
The first Melbourne Cup was run way back in 1861 when Archer won the first edition of the famous race. Since then, the Cup has been run every year without fail. Find out who won the Melbourne Cup in each year, the weight they carried, the barrier they started from, their age and gender, their trainer, jockey and the time they ran.. Our table below shows the past winners of the Melbourne Cup: Media Puzzle took out the 142nd Melbourne Cup to give Irish trainer Dermot Weld and grieving jockey Damien Oliver their second victories in Australia's richest and most famous race.. Oliver's mount sprinted clear of the field in the final 400 metres to beat Mr Prudent by two lengths, with Beekeeper a further long neck away third.
