Makybe Diva has today become the first horse to win the Melbourne Cup three times in a row. The 7-year-old English-born mare, ridden by Glen Boss and owned tuna fisherman Tony Santic, finished her career with the victory in the $3.8 million race.
Makybe Diva won 15 of her 36 starts and earned more than $8.24 million and has been compared to the legendary Phar Lap.