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References
- ↑ "Track records and Attendances". Flemington.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 March 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- ↑ 2006 Melbourne Cup result
- ↑ Sports, Fox (7 November 2006). "Delta Blues holds on for thrilling win". News.com.au . Archived from the original on 6 November 2008.
- ↑ "Melbourne Cup field". Fox Sports Australia . 4 November 2006.
- ↑ "Efficient scratched from Cup". Fox Sports Australia . 7 November 2006.
- ↑ Flemington Race 7 Archived 1 December 2006 at archive.today VRC official times