The Cup
(Applause)
Ladies and gentlemen, those
were the words of Mark Twain
Lumire brothers in 1896...
only ten months
after they invented the cinecamera.
The Melbourne Cup
still astonishes people.
It is still the race that stops
a nation,
and for that matter,
But you can't have a horserace
without jockeys...
men and women who,
despite the dangers,
dedicate their lives to keeping
this great sport alive and well.
So, back to business.
Jockey of the year,
and winner of
the Scobie Breasley Medal for 2002 is...
..for a record fourth time -
Damien Oliver.
RACE CALLERS:
He's out by two lengths.
Holds 'em at bay.
Guineas for Damien Oliver.
with Magical Miss. Yes! Omagh!
Toledo's the leader in the
Newmarket. And Toledo!
Toledo for Damien Oliver.
Fubu on the run on the inside.
Umrun, Mr Murphy charge.
Mr Murphy!
Oh, he's done it again.
Viscount coming at her.
Sunline in front.
Northerly on the outside
going at Sunline.
They got very tight,
but Northerly
wins the Cox Plate!
(Applause)
I'd like to call on
one of Western Australia's
leading jockeys,
Damien's brother, Jason,
to make the presentation.
- Jason.
- Thanks, mate.
And they said
he'd never make it, hey?
Well, I did at least.
(Scattered laughter)
I was the one out there
riding professionally.
I was the one following
in our dad's footsteps.
And right in the middle
of my dream run,
and leaves me in his dust.
Lately, he's been leaving
a few other people
in his dust as well.
But, Dame, my boy,
well done, mate.
We're all very proud of you.
Uh...
I'd like to thank the judges,
my beautiful girlfriend, Trish.
No need to tell me
I'm batting above my average.
(Audience chuckles)
My good mate and manager
Neil Pinner. Good on ya, Pins.
And to Lee Freedman,
the best trainer in the country.
At least in his opinion.
(Audience laughs)
- Hey!
- And to my wonderful family.
Especially my mum and my nan,
watching this back in the west.
Mum, this is for you.
(Applause)
You too, Dad.
(Cheering and applause)
Ladies and gentlemen,
top jockey
and it's already gone
to his head.
Not happy with any of our horses
for this year's Melbourne Cup,
Damien is going to ride
for the enemy.
Hey, excuse me.
Since when, Dame?
Well, Lee hasn't got
a horse running
and there's nothing much else
about, so...
Suddenly an offer came out of
the blue that I couldn't refuse.
(Audience murmurs)
Don't tell me
Maybe.
MAN:
What about ridingan Aussie horse, Damien?
I wouldn't go so far
as to call my little brother
a dirty rotten traitor,
foremost trainer just...
Well, you know.
(Clock strikes the hour)
Where's Vinnie?
Dress To Thrill? Media Puzzle?
(Snorts)
a little lacking, are they not?
I suppose it's understandable.
How about I take him out today?
Oh, thanks, Dave.
Hey. Easy now, big fella. Easy.
(Snorts)
That's it.
That's it. Steady now.
Time to go out
to the gallops, boy.
You wouldn't want to be left
behind now, would you?
Claire, have you something
to tell us?
It's Media Puzzle.
He's playing up again.
As a herding animal,
a horse is a creature of habit,
particularly so in the case
of thoroughbreds training
for the track.
For, as we all know,
particularly those in my employ
as long as Mr Phillips,
any deviation
in a horse's training
will have a significant impact
on its performance.
Surely we all know that.
We also know that runners
sired by Theatrical tend
to have a bit of a temper,
and this one's no exception.
Off you go.
Evolving Tactics.
Refuse To Bend.
Lovely, Dermot. Just lovely.
Two of your best, Michael.
Both in superb condition.
Dress To Thrill.
Top Of The Morning.
And who might
Well, the important thing
is he's not one of yours.
With the money I pay you,
I certainly hope not.
Vinnie Roe. Media Puzzle.
I hear you're taking Vinnie
to Australia.
Actually, Michael,
I'm taking both.
Media Puzzle?
headed for the knackery.
It's taken him 18 months
to get his nerve back,
but believe me, it's back.
He's flying.
Remember the English St Leger?
Fourth.
A good fourth.
Plenty in the tank.
I'm telling you,
with the right jockey,
Media Puzzle could
win the Melbourne Cup.
- Proud of you, mate.
- Thanks, Jase.
You don't really mind me
riding for Dermot, do you?
Nah, maybe not. Which one of his
horses will you get to ride?
- Don't know yet.
- It's a bit of a blind date.
The way I see it,
The rest is up to me.
Yeah, there's no doubt
the bloke's clever.
All I'm saying
is watch your back.
The man's full of bullshit.
Over there it's called
'blarney'.
Oh, is it? Well, it still
smells like crap over here.
Oh, he's OK.
You know, I rode for him
There was an awful lot of chat,
but his horses were great.
Anyway, wouldn't be an issue
if you got a starter, would it?
(Chuckles)
Might be time to hit the track.
Work him over. Six evens.
Home four. You too, Marty.
Hmm.
- What do you reckon?
- Yep. He'll do.
(Aeroplane landing)
RACE CALLER:
..andit's Don Eduardo
and Carnegie Express
locked together.
Damien Oliver drives Don Eduardo
away and he's home,
ahead of Carnegie Express
and Pentastic.
Damien Oliver on Don Eduardo
wins the second...
MAN:
Qantas 47,contact Sydney departures...
RACE CALLER:
Now ridingin the Gooree colours,
for the second time
this afternoon
Damien Oliver heads out,
chasing a rare double, winners
in two cities just hours apart.
Oliver has control of the race
on Chong Tong.
He's out by a couple of lengths.
He's got it well won.
Damien, straight
from Randwick to Flemington,
makes it a twin-city double.
(Cheering)
Told you.
Thank you.
NEWSREADER:
In local news,the Australian Democrats
could be without a new deputy
leader until mid-November,
after none of the...
Someone could do with
an early night.
Um... Yeah, I'd love to.
Unfortunately, the Eagles
are playing North at the Dome
and Jason's flying back
especially, which is terrible,
because I hate football.
- Sure.
- Mwah!
- He's crazy. You both are.
- Runs in the family. Love you.
- Love you.
- Go, Eagles!
CROWD:
Eagles! Eagles!(Crowd roars)
JASON:
Go, Kerr! Go!DAMIEN:
Come on, Kerr! Come on!Daniel Kerr down towards the 50.
Archer makes the decision,
comes to him.
BOTH:
Oh...And pass to Priddis. Tackled by
Sinclair. Oh, wonderful by Judd.
- Go, Juddy! Go, Juddy!
- Oh, Juddy. Come on, Juddy!
JASON:
Come on, Juddy!DAMIEN:
To Lynch! Goes to Lynch!The long bomb for the game!
Oh, he's hit the post!
ALL:
Oh...Scores are tied up. 102 apiece.
The Kangaroos and the Eagles.
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