2008 Melbourne Cup
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Viewed parades for the fans
The fans cheer as Viewed and jockey Blake Shinn parade after the 2008 Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
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Viewed was a $50,000 purchase by his owner Dato Tan Chin Nam. He is an Australian-bred 5-year-old bay horse by Scenic (Sadler's Wells) out of Lovers Knot (Khozaam). He came into the race off a 10th place finish in the 1 1/2 mile Caulfield Cup on October 18 and then an 11th place finish in the 1 1/4 mile Mackinnon Stakes just 2 days before the Melbourne Cup!
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- Viewed wins the 2008 Melbourne Cup
- Inside view of the finish
- Fans crowd the stands to watch the finish
- Jockey Blake Shinn celebrates his win
- Trainer Bart Cummings and jockey Blake Shinn with their trophies
- Viewed in the winner's enclosure
- Head-on view of the finish
- Wide view showing the fancy finish line backdrop
- Viewed parades for the fans
- Bart Cummings and Blake Shinn wave to the fans
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