By DEJA VUMore by this AuthorThe 156th Emirates Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, went to Kerrin McEvoy coaxing Almandin, 6, epically defending a serious onslaught from Heartbreak City (Joao Mereira). Owner, Lloyd Williams, has now banked this prize on five occasions. Owner Lloyd Williams (right) holds the Cup aloft beside jockey Kerrin McEvoy (centre) and trainer Rob Hickmott after winning the Melbourne Cup with Almandin at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on November 1, 2016. PHOTO | AFPStretching home, Almandin was head-bobbing with Heartbreak City as they pulled away from Hartnell, Qewy, Whoshot Thebarman, and, Almoonqith. The Melbourne Cup winning horse Almandin is seen at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on November 1, 2016.

Source: Daily Nation November 01, 2016 16:32 UTC