Melbourne Cup 2024: Knight's Choice wins race in a photo finish

11/04/2024 11:19 PM

• Jockey Robbie Dolan guides outsider to victory at Flemington
• Warp Speed finishes second with Okita Soushi third

Rank outsider Knight's Choice caused a major upset as the local ride stunned the rest of the field to win the Melbourne Cup in a photo finish from Warp Speed in second and Okita Soushi in third.

Under clear skies to the north-west of Melbourne, and with good track conditions underfoot, Australian jockey Robbie Dolan piloted the unfancied five-year-old gelding home in a thrilling 164th running of the famous race.