Historic win for Almandin at Melbourne Cup 2016

GALLERY: It’s horses for courses... and we have all the best pictures from Melbourne Cup Day 2016 at Flemington Racecourse.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Owner Lloyd Williams holds up the Melbourne Cup as he stands next to jockey Kerrin McEvoy and trainer Robert Hickmott after their horse Almandin won race 7, the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

1/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Owner Lloyd Williams holds up the Melbourne Cup as he stands next to jockey Kerrin McEvoy and trainer Robert Hickmott after their horse Almandin won race 7, the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse Melbourne cup Race 7 Lloyd Williams with his fifth Melbourne cup Picture:Wayne Ludbey

2/47The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse Melbourne cup Race 7 Lloyd Williams with his fifth Melbourne cup Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy celebrates on Almandine returning to scale after winning the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

3/47Jockey Kerrin McEvoy celebrates on Almandine returning to scale after winning the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: The field round the bend in race 7, the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

4/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: The field round the bend in race 7, the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Owner Lloyd Williams poses with Kerrin McEvoy after Almandin won Race 7, the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

5/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Owner Lloyd Williams poses with Kerrin McEvoy after Almandin won Race 7, the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Kerrin McEvoy who rode Almandin kisses the Melbourne Cup after winning race 7, the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

6/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Kerrin McEvoy who rode Almandin kisses the Melbourne Cup after winning race 7, the Emirates Melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jockey Kirrin McEvoy (right) with Llyod Williams after their win with Almandine in the Melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

7/47Jockey Kirrin McEvoy (right) with Llyod Williams after their win with Almandine in the Melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

2016 Melbourne Cup at Flemington race track. 1st November , Melbourne Australia. Emirates Melbourne Cup over 3200 metres. Winner no 17 Almandin ridden by Kerrin McEvoy , 2nd no 13 Heartbreak City ridden by Joao Moreira and 3rd no 6 Hartnell ridden by James McDonald. Picture : George Salpigtidis

8/472016 Melbourne Cup at Flemington race track. 1st November , Melbourne Australia. Emirates Melbourne Cup over 3200 metres. Winner no 17 Almandin ridden by Kerrin McEvoy , 2nd no 13 Heartbreak City ridden by Joao Moreira and 3rd no 6 Hartnell ridden by James McDonald. Picture : George Salpigtidis

Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Race 7. The Melbourne Cup. Kerrin McEvoy gets a pat on the back from Joao Moreira after the 2 battled it out up the Flemington straight .Pic : Michael Klein

9/47Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Race 7. The Melbourne Cup. Kerrin McEvoy gets a pat on the back from Joao Moreira after the 2 battled it out up the Flemington straight .Pic : Michael Klein

10/47The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne Cup race, start, Picture Yuri Kouzmin

The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Almandi and Heartbreak 50 meters out. MelbourneCup2016. Picture: Jason Edwards

11/47The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Almandi and Heartbreak 50 meters out. MelbourneCup2016. Picture: Jason Edwards

Kerrin McEvoy gestures on Almandin after winning the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

12/47Kerrin McEvoy gestures on Almandin after winning the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Kerrin McEvoy riding Almandin wins race 7, the Emirates melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

13/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Kerrin McEvoy riding Almandin wins race 7, the Emirates melbourne Cup on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Race 7. The Melbourne Cup. Thumbs up from winning jockey aboard Almandine after winning the Melbourne cup .Pic : Michael Klein

14/47Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse. Race 7. The Melbourne Cup. Thumbs up from winning jockey aboard Almandine after winning the Melbourne cup .Pic : Michael Klein

15/47Melbourne Cup. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis

The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Nancy Luna wearing a race coarse as a hat. Picture: David Caird

16/47The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Nancy Luna wearing a race coarse as a hat. Picture: David Caird

17/47The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse.Rain falls before the Cup Picture Andrew Tauber

The 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse MelbourneCup2016 Light rain and wind hits Flemington Picture Norm Oorloff

18/47The 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse MelbourneCup2016 Light rain and wind hits Flemington Picture Norm Oorloff

The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Lisa March and Niki Lea wearing feather hats designed by Pegi Lea. Picture: David Caird

19/47The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Lisa March and Niki Lea wearing feather hats designed by Pegi Lea. Picture: David Caird

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: The field goes down the straight in race 5, the Schweppes #FlemingtonFling on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

20/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: The field goes down the straight in race 5, the Schweppes #FlemingtonFling on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The city of Melbourne is seen as horses cross the finish line in race five before the running of the Melbourne Cup horse racing at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

21/47The city of Melbourne is seen as horses cross the finish line in race five before the running of the Melbourne Cup horse racing at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Elsa Pataky poses at the Emirates Marquee on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

22/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Elsa Pataky poses at the Emirates Marquee on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

23/47The 2016 Emirates Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse MelbourneCup2016 Light rain and wind hits Flemington Picture Norm Oorloff

Melbourne Cup Helicopters offers an exciting way to travel to and from the Melbourne Cup. Heli-Serv are running a service from the Yarra River helipad opposite Crown Casino. Race goes head to the race in style. Picture: Sarah Matray

24/47Melbourne Cup Helicopters offers an exciting way to travel to and from the Melbourne Cup. Heli-Serv are running a service from the Yarra River helipad opposite Crown Casino. Race goes head to the race in style. Picture: Sarah Matray

Racegoers are seen during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image David/Crosling) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

25/47Racegoers are seen during Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image David/Crosling) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

A 360 photograph of iconic Australian music journalist Molly Meldrum (centre) in the Emirates marquee, the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

26/47A 360 photograph of iconic Australian music journalist Molly Meldrum (centre) in the Emirates marquee, the Birdcage on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

People arrive before the running of the Melbourne Cup horse racing at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

27/47People arrive before the running of the Melbourne Cup horse racing at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

Racegoers pose for a photo before the running of the Melbourne Cup horse racing at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

28/47Racegoers pose for a photo before the running of the Melbourne Cup horse racing at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)

The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse.RACE 6 .Blake Shinn goes on to win on Jennifer Lynn (outside) with Prompt Response (Kerrin McEvoy) coming in second . Picture Andrew Tauber

29/47The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse.RACE 6 .Blake Shinn goes on to win on Jennifer Lynn (outside) with Prompt Response (Kerrin McEvoy) coming in second . Picture Andrew Tauber

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Blake Shinn riding Jennifer Lynn wins race 6, the Lexus Hybrid Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

30/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Blake Shinn riding Jennifer Lynn wins race 6, the Lexus Hybrid Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Lisa March wearing feather hats designed by Pegi Lea. Picture: David Caird

31/47The 2016 Melbourne Cup day of racing at Flemington Racecourse. Myer Fashion in the Field. Lisa March wearing feather hats designed by Pegi Lea. Picture: David Caird

32/47Melbourne Cup Helicopters offers an exciting way to travel to and from the Melbourne Cup. Heli-Serv are running a service from the Yarra River helipad opposite Crown Casino. Race goes head to the race in style. Crowds gather at Flemington on cup day view from Heli-Serv Helicopter. Picture: Sarah Matray

2016 Melbourne Cup day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. Race 5. Speedeor ridden by Luke Nolen returns to scale after win. Picture : Ian Currie

33/472016 Melbourne Cup day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. Race 5. Speedeor ridden by Luke Nolen returns to scale after win. Picture : Ian Currie

Sort After ridden by jockey Stephen Baster leads the field to win race 2 at the Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Joe Castro)

34/47Sort After ridden by jockey Stephen Baster leads the field to win race 2 at the Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Joe Castro)

35/47Melbourne Cup Race 2 Michelle Payne comes back into the mounting yard after riding Champagne Cocktail Picture:Wayne Ludbey

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Jockey Joao Moreira gives the thumbs up before race 1 the Ottawa Stakes on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

36/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Jockey Joao Moreira gives the thumbs up before race 1 the Ottawa Stakes on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

2016 Melbourne Cup day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. Race 1 Invincible Star ridden by Joao Moreira races to win.Picture : Ian Currie

37/472016 Melbourne Cup day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. Race 1 Invincible Star ridden by Joao Moreira races to win.Picture : Ian Currie

2016 Melbourne Cup day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. Race 1 Invincible Star ridden by Joao Moreira returns to scale after win.Picture : Ian Currie

38/472016 Melbourne Cup day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. Race 1 Invincible Star ridden by Joao Moreira returns to scale after win.Picture : Ian Currie

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Jockey Katelyn Mallyon riding Morning Mix leads out of the 400m turn in race 3 the J.B. Prince Of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

39/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Jockey Katelyn Mallyon riding Morning Mix leads out of the 400m turn in race 3 the J.B. Prince Of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Ryan Moore riding Kinema wins race three the Prince of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

40/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Ryan Moore riding Kinema wins race three the Prince of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Kinema, ridden by jockey Ryan Moore, leads the field to win race 3 at the Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Joe Castro)

41/47Kinema, ridden by jockey Ryan Moore, leads the field to win race 3 at the Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Tuesday. Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Joe Castro)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: General view of Race 3, Prince of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

42/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: General view of Race 3, Prince of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Horse jump from the barrier in race 3 the J.B. Prince Of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

43/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Horse jump from the barrier in race 3 the J.B. Prince Of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Horses approach the 400m turn in race 3 the J.B. Prince Of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

44/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Horses approach the 400m turn in race 3 the J.B. Prince Of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Gina Rinehart poses for photographs at the Emirates marquee on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

45/47Gina Rinehart poses for photographs at the Emirates marquee on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Jamie Kah riding Flying Casino jumps from the barrier in race 3 the J.B. Prince Of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

46/47MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Jamie Kah riding Flying Casino jumps from the barrier in race 3 the J.B. Prince Of Penzance Plate on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

2016 Melbourne Cup day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. Race 3. Kinema ridden by Ryan Moore (on the outside) gets up to win.Picture: Ian Currie

47/472016 Melbourne Cup day at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia. Race 3. Kinema ridden by Ryan Moore (on the outside) gets up to win.Picture: Ian Currie

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