RECAP: 2015 Melbourne Cup at Flemington racecourse | 3AW Radio
3AW broadcast live from Flemington for the 2015 Melbourne Cup from the moment gates open until 6pm.
Recap the highlights of the day’s action here.
THE HAT EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT
Pat Panetta isn’t just in the Birdcage – he’s wearing it!
MICHELLE’S PREDICTION
Winning jockey Michelle Payne told Sports Today she knew she would win the Cup two years ago.
A HUMBLE CELEBRATION
Forget the champagne, Paddy Payne, father of winning jockey Michelle, has revealed he will celebrate the win with an avocado sandwich!
RED CADEAUX INJURED
Fan favourite Red Cadeaux suffered a suspected fetlock injury late in the race.
We confirm Red Cadeaux incurred a suspected fetlock injury during the Emirates Melbourne Cup & has been taken to vet clinic for assessment.
? FlemingtonRacecourse (@FlemingtonVRC) November 3, 2015
3AW Sport reporter Alexandra Factor gave Tom Elliott and update on the popular horse’s condition:
‘THE FORGOTTEN HORSE’
Co-owner of Prince Of Penzance Sam Brown told Tom Elliott he ‘never had any doubts’ about his stayer’s chances.
IT’S A BOILOVER!
Prince Of Penzance has won the Melbourne Cup in a major upset.
Michelle Payne becomes the first female jockey to win the Cup.
A CUMMINGS WIN ON CUP DAY
James Cummings had an emotional win in the second race.
DENIS READY TO ROLL
Denis Walter is looking sharp at Flemington.
Each as confident as the other… #CupDay pic.twitter.com/QHjOyWTDTW
? 3AW Breakfast (@RossAndJohn) November 3, 2015
‘EXTRAORDINARY REACTION’
Chief racing steward Terry Bailey joined Tony Jones and revealed how the stress of being a drive-by shooting target was helped by the reaction of key players in the racing industry.
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TJ IS OFF AND RUNNING
We’re broadcasting from Flemington from 8.30 this morning. Hope you can join us…Plenty of big name guests. @3AW693 pic.twitter.com/11gMcWxYUG
? tony jones (@TJch9) November 2, 2015
Heidi thrilled with her new job of barrel girl for the 3AW callers sweep. Val just took Fame Game! #CupDay pic.twitter.com/Stz2Qk2bVA
? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) November 2, 2015
LEAVE THE WHITE SHOES AT HOME
The always smashingly dressed Jeff Banks, British fashion designer. Says he fell out of bed and popped this on today pic.twitter.com/7ENDYt2jHP
? 3AW Breakfast (@RossAndJohn) November 2, 2015
UK fashion guru Jeff Banks dropped in to give Ross and John some last minute fashion advice (and a bout of inadequacy).
And he gave Aussie men a whack.
‘I’ve never understood the obsession with light-coloured shoes with dark suits in Australia.
‘It’s not good. Thankfully I only saw one man wearing them on Derby Day.’
TRIMMING THE FIELD
Tipping a winner is tough, but it gets a lot easier if you can eliminate half the field.
Step up, Sam ‘Scoop’ McClure.
He’s put he neck on the line and tipped the 10 horses who WON’T win the Melbourne Cup.
Is he a genius or too cute by half? Time will tell…
TRAVIS NOONAN’S PHANTOM CALL
‘Best job application EVER!’ Teenager’s phantom call leaves @RossAndJohn stunned https://t.co/dHmcSL9IJM #CupDay pic.twitter.com/9TMvApZtMo
? 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) November 2, 2015
SHE MADE IT – JUST!
Credit: @rusty_mo on Instagram.
There was only about 2.5m between the Pacific Dawn and the West Gate Bridge as the largest ship to sidle up the Yarra made its pass this morning – check out photos HERE.