Results: Melbourne Cup 2017
Rekindling Pips Johannes Vermeer to Win 2017 Melbourne Cup
Joseph O'Brien trained Rekindling surged ahead in an epic photo-finish battle with Johannes Vermeer to claim the prestigious A$6.2 million Melbourne Cup 2017. Frankie Dettori was once again, unable to take home the take home the trophy despite riding last year's winner. Almandin finished a disappointing 12th. Rekindling's owner Lloyd J Williams couldn't be happier.
High hopes were placed on European raider Marmelo who eventually landed in 9th position. Marmelo was followed directly by Willie Mullins-trained 9YO Wicklow Brave and Andreas Wohler-trained Red Cardinal in 10th and 11th position.
Hartnell and Humidor finished a disappointing 19th and 20th respectively in a field of 23.
Here is the final results list
Results |
Horse Name |
Age |
Origin |
|
Trainer |
1 |
Rekindling |
4YO |
GB |
|
Joseph O’Brien |
2 |
Johannes Vermeer |
5YO |
IRE |
|
Aidan O’Brien |
3 |
Max Dynamite |
9YO |
FR |
|
Willie Mullins |
4 |
Big Duke |
6YO |
IRE |
|
Darren Weir |
5 |
Nakeeta |
7YO |
GB |
|
Iain Jardine |
6 |
Thomas Hobson |
8YO |
GB |
|
Willie Mullins |
7 |
Tiberian |
6YO |
FR |
|
Alain Coutetil |
8 |
Libran |
7YO |
IRE |
|
Chris Waller |
9 |
Marmelo |
5YO |
GB |
|
Hughie Morrison |
10 |
Wicklow Brave |
9YO |
GB |
|
Willie Mullins |
11 |
Red Cardinal |
6YO |
IRE |
|
Andreas Wohler |
12 |
Almandin |
8YO |
GER |
|
Robert Hickmott |
13 |
Cismontane |
N/A |
N/A |
|
N/A |
14 |
Amelie’s Star |
6YO |
AUS |
|
Darren Weir |
15 |
Boom Time |
6YO |
AUS |
|
David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig |
16 |
Wall Of Fire |
5YO |
IRE |
|
Hugo Palmer |
17 |
Single Gaze |
5YO |
AUS |
|
Nick Olive |
18 |
Us Army Ranger |
5YO |
IRE |
|
Aidan O’Brien |
19 |
Humidor |
5YO |
NZ |
|
Darren Weir |
20 |
Hartnell |
7YO |
GB |
|
James Cummings |
21 |
Ventura Storm |
5YO |
IRE |
|
David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig |
22 |
Bondi Beach |
6YO |
IRE |
|
Robert Hickmott |
23 |
Gallante |
7YO |
IRE |
|
Robert Hickmott |