How an Irish victory thirty years ago played a role in an Irish favourite in 2023. The growing conversation around international influence at the race. Damien Oliver's Cup swansong in jeopary. Hollie Doyle chasing jockey history. There are countless Melbourne Cup storylines and Quentin Hull spoke with Patrick Stack to outline everything you need to know. Featured: Quentin Hull, broadcaster, ABC Sport.

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