2 Nov 2021

NZ-bred horse Verry Elleegant wins Melbourne Cup 2021

From Checkpoint, 5:26 pm on 2 November 2021

Flemington Racecourse has welcomed back 10,000 punters for this year's running of the Melbourne Cup.

The famous race was won by Kiwi bred horse Verry Elleegant ridden by a New Zealand jockey.

And the Covid restrictions have been lifted just in time for the race that stops the nation.

Joining us now is ABC Melbourne reporter Elias Clure.