At a glance

Lexus Melbourne Cup, $7660000, 3200m:

4-5 Cross Counter (23) K McEvoy 1

5-3 Marmelo (9) H Bowman 2

12-11 A Prince Of Arran (17) M Walker 3

All Started. Also (in finishing

order): 13-15 Finche, 9-12 Rostropovich, 3-4 Youngstar,

22-22 Sir Charles Road, 7-7 Best Solution, 8-9 Muntahaa, 17-17 Ventura Storm, 1-2 Yucatan, 20-21 Nakeeta, 21-23 Zacada, 19-19 Chestnut Coat, 24-20 Vengeur Masque, 2-1 Magic Circle, 11-8 Who Shot Thebarman, 16-16 Sound Check, 15-14 Runaway, 18-18 Ace High, 23-24 Auvray, 6-6 Avilius,

14-13 Red Cardinal, 10-10 The Cliffsofmoher.

Margins: 1L, 2L, 1/2L. Time: 3:21.17. Win: $12.00. Places: $4.40, $4.10, $7.00. Quinella: $74.60. Trifecta: $2277.10 (23,9,17). First4: $42925.50 (23,9,17,13). Sub: Yucatan (11). Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket (GB). Breeding: 4 g Teofilo (IRE)-Waitress (USA).