2005 Melbourne Cup

Here's Makybe Diva, a nation roars for a hero, she's starting to wind up.

300 left to go now, Makybe Diva's racing up, Envoy trying to go with her, they've got to Portland Singa and Lachlan River, here comes Leica Falcon and Xcellent.

The race, run over 3,200 metres (1.988 mi), was held on 1 November 2005 at Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse.

It was won by Makybe Diva[2] at the age of seven, trained by Lee Freedman and ridden by Glen Boss.

[3] Makybe Diva broke her own weight carrying record by winning with 58 kg.