This Irish billionaire gambled more than $2 million on the Melbourne Cup, and he’ll be back again next year

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 3, 2026

The Irish contingent will head home without the result they wanted, but they welcome the challenge that comes with racing against Australia’s best trainers in the Melbourne Cup.

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