syndicates of ordinary Australians.
Since the new era of racing globalisation
began, the Melbourne Cup has attracted
the best stayers, trainers and jockeys in
the world. They find it one of the most dif-
ficult to win. Ryan Moore broke through
on Protectionist in 2014. Gérald Mossé is
on the winners' list as is compatriot Chris-
tophe Lemaire. Frankie Detorri has come
close but missed out in many attempts,
notably for the Godolphin stable.
"The Melbourne Cup means a lot,"
Godolphin's representative in Australia,
Henry Plumtre, recently told the press.
"It is a signature race with iconic status.
It is the best two-mile staying race in the
world which Godolphin would love to
win." Standing in their way, among the
international brigade, have been the best
Australian practitioners. Turf legend Bart
