Who won the Melbourne Cup in 2012?
To put the record straight, the 2012 Melbourne Cup winner was Green Moon for dominant Melbourne Cup winning owner Lloyd Williams. Last year Lloyd managed to claim the 2020 Melbourne Cup with Twilight Payment who is again running in this years cup.
What did Prince of Penzance pay?
The total prize money for the race was A$6.2 million, the same as the previous year. The winner was Prince of Penzance, ridden by Michelle Payne, who became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup….Field.
| Horse | Prince of Penzance |
|---|---|
| Trainer(s) | Darren Weir |
| Jockey | Michelle Payne |
| Weight | 53 kg |
| Barrier | 1 |
Where is Prince of Penzance now?
The Prince will live with the trainer Darren Weir on his property in Victoria.
How old is Darren Weir?
At the age of 25, Weir trained his first winner just months later, drawing the eye of many within the industry….Accomplishments.
| Year | 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Group 1 Wins | 8 |
| Win % | 16% |
| Place % | 42% |
| Earnings | $24,653,104 |
The 2012 Melbourne Cup results saw prolific owner Lloyd Williams celebrate his fourth win in the ‘race that stops a nation’ with the Robert Hickmott-trained Green Moon ($20) scoring an upset at the longest-priced Melbourne Cup winner since Viewed ($40 in 2008).
What are your outside chances of winning the Melbourne Cup?
Outside chances often perform well at the Melbourne Cup, either coming home with places or even a win. Saying that however, the favourite horse does have a good history in this event, winning 35 out of 150 races, or 23 percent. 71 favourites have finished in the first three placings, which is 47 percent.
How good was the 2012 Melbourne Cup trifecta?
The 2012 Melbourne Cup trifecta provided enormous value with all three runners at double-figures including the Marco Botti-trained third placed raider Jakkalberry ($81). Read the full 2012 Melbourne Cup Results post as the race happened by following link, then view the official 2012 Melbourne Cup Finishing Order in the table below.
Why is the Melbourne Cup so famous in Australia?
The Melbourne Cup is known as the ‘race that stops the nation’ in Australia. At 3200m and with a prize pool of $8 million, it’s the richest “two-mile” handicap in the world and one of the riches turf races.
What happened to Kelinni in the Melbourne Cup?
The 2012 Melbourne Cup has been won by Green Moon, who beat Fiorente, and Jakkalberry, in third in a surprise result for all three placings. Kelinni finished fourth. Ethiopia has run last – it is believed to have injured a tendon, but it appears the horse will survive.