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References
- ↑ "Track records and Attendances". Flemington.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 March 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ↑ 2005 Melbourne Cup result
- ↑ "Melbourne Cup Odds and Tips".
- ↑ "Official Site | 2021 Melbourne Cup Carnival".
- ↑ /http://goaustralia.about.com/od/racing/f/makybediva.htm Archived 4 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "2005 Melbourne Cup form guide – Racing News | TVNZ". Archived from the original on 30 September 2013.
- ↑ "Melbourne Cup field & results 2005". racing.com. 1 November 2005.