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Stunning Upset at Melbourne Cup: Knight's Choice Wins in Dramatic Photo Finish

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Stunning Upset at Melbourne Cup: Knight's Choice Wins in Dramatic Photo Finish
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  • Knight's Choice, a 100-1 outsider, wins the 2024 Melbourne Cup in dramatic photo finish at Flemington.
  • Jockey Robbie Dolan leads Knight's Choice, achieving a sensational victory despite 90/1 odds.
    • Japanese contender Warp Speed finishes close second, showcasing intense global competition.
    • Melbourne Cup, a historical event, takes place on November 5, drawing global racing enthusiasts.
    • Trainer Sheila Laxon underlined Knight's Choice as a fairytale winner amidst the Cup's storied legacy.
    • This unexpected win mirrors Michelle Payne's 2015 triumph, resonating with fairytale endings.
    • Pre-race favorites Vauban, Buckaroo, and Onesmoothoperator unable to secure top positions.
    • Dolan, expressing disbelief, joins ranks of unexpected victors in Melbourne Cup history.
    • The race results leave over 90,000 spectators at Melbourne Cup awestruck by the thrilling conclusion.
    • Co-trainer Sheila Laxon praises Dolan, drawing parallels to Melbourne's iconic racing narratives.
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