Knight’s Choice has claimed victory in the prestigious Melbourne Cup, securing a nail-biting win in the final metres of the race. This marked a significant achievement for Irish jockey Robbie Dolan, participating in the event for the first time. The win also represents the second Melbourne Cup success for trainer Sheila Laxon from New Zealand. The competition was fierce, with Warp Speed finishing in second place and Okita Soushi, ridden by Jamie Kah—one of four female jockeys in the race—taking third.