Without A Fight has taken out this year's Melbourne Cup, beating home the likes of Soulcombe and Sheraz to claim the coveted $8 million feature race at Flemington.
The seven-year-old gelding from the Anthony & Sam Freedman stable came out on top in the 3200m event in front of a raucous crowd in Melbourne, with Mark Zahra in the saddle for the ride.
Without A Fight looked dominant over the final stretch, powering ahead of its competition to complete a brilliant year. The seven-year-old won the Caulfield Cup in October.
Champion rider Zahra won the Melbourne Cup last year on Gold Trip, completing his double with an impressive ride.
Anthony & Sam Freedman's prized thoroughbred entered the race at $8, per Dabble.
It’s a win for the ages as WITHOUT A FIGHT takes out the 2023 Lexus Melbourne Cup!
— Victoria Racing Club (@FlemingtonVRC) November 7, 2023
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Who won the Melbourne Cup?
Without A Fight won this year's $8 million Melbourne Cup, finishing ahead of Soulcombe and Sheraz.
The winner paid $8 with Dabble.
Melbourne Cup recent winners
| 2022 | Gold Trip |
| 2021 | Verry Elleegant |
| 2020 | Twilight Payment |
| 2019 | Vow And Declare |
| 2018 | Cross Counter |
| 2017 | Rekindling |
Melbourne Cup prize money
The total prize money for the Melbourne Cup sits at $8 million, with the connections of the winning horse set to pocket $4.4 million.
The jockey, trainer and owner of the winning horse will also receive their own version of the Melbourne Cup trophy.
Melbourne Cup prize money breakdown
| 1st | $4.4 million |
| 2nd | $1.1 million |
| 3rd | $550,000 |
| 4th | $350,000 |
| 5th | $230,000 |
| 6th-12th | $160,000 |