Cripps, Blues party as Birdman wins Champions Stakes; Tears as Waller speaks about Cup scratching

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 7, 2026

The Carlton captain had plenty of reason to smile at Flemington on the last day of the Melbourne Cup carnival.

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