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Waterhouse, Oliver reflect on Melbourne Cup win

Gai Waterhouse and Damien Oliver reflect on winning the 2013 Melbourne Cup with Fiorente.

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Damien Oliver riding Fiorente celebrates as he crosses the line to win the 2013 Melbourne Cup. Source: Getty Images

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FIORENTE has won the race that stops a nation, finally giving Gai Waterhouse her first-ever Melbourne Cup win.

The favourite beat out 2011 runner-up Red Cadeaux and Mount Athos to win the $6.2 million race, giving racing's first lady her maiden win after finishing as the bridesmaid on three previous occasions.

Relive our coverage of a glorious day at Flemington below.