In a year of expecting the unexpected, it was another Irish-trained victory in the Lexus Melbourne Cup as Twilight Payment led from start to finish in the $8 million ‘race that stops a nation’ ™ at Flemington Racecourse.
Twilight Payment became only the second horse to lead from start to finish and win the Group 1 after Might And Power, after being given a beautiful ride by Victorian jockey Jye McNeil who notched a memorable win in the Lexus Melbourne Cup at his first attempt.
It was a second triumph in the Lexus Melbourne Cup for 27-year-old trainer Joseph O’Brien, who became the youngest trainer ever to win the Cup when Rekindling won in 2017. O’Brien was watching in the early hours of the morning from his base in Ireland.
Lloyd Williams recorded a record seventh win in the Lexus Melbourne Cup, sharing the ownership with family and friends.
Source: Victoria Racing Club
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 03: Jockey Craig Williams riding Alleboom to win Race 3, the Schweppervescence Plate, during 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 03, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images for the VRC) 
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 03: Damien Lane on board Ain’tnodeeldun wins race 5 the TAB Trophy during 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 03, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images for the VRC) 
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 03: Jye McNeil who rode Twilight Payment celebrates with the trophy after winning the Lexus melbourne Cup during 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 03, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images for the VRC) 
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 03: Bonnie Anderson sings the Australian National Anthem before the running of the 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 03, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images for the VRC) 
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 03: Melbourne Cup trophies won by Makybe Diva are on display during 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 03, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images for the VRC)
