what a great moment. Still sends shivers down my spine

At his peak and free of injury ,Efficient was an absolute brilliant horse.Visited him at Legends Of The Turf in Melbourne and was great to pat and stroke a true champion.

@mapd6831

4 жыл бұрын

He bit me lol

@TheCazTrick

4 жыл бұрын

@@mapd6831 lol nauthy horse

I'll never forget after I had just backed the 2006 Melb cup winner Delta Blues my brother turns to me and says well its over for another year and my reply was no its over for 2 years and he says omg your picking a cup winner 12 months from the race and I reply without any hesitation yep Efficient will win the cup next year and I never waivered from him even though he never looked like running a place in any of his lead up races.What a horse! His Derby win was sensational!

Brilliant run from Zipping 👌🏼 I was on Purple Moon 😩 bloody good memories thanks mate !!! 🔥❤️‍🔥🔥😎👍🏼

@tomashorvath6323

3 ай бұрын

My money was on Mahler.. great horse, he never run again after this, such a shame.

@tylermcintyre1454

3 ай бұрын

Tyler Mac yes

Efficient feeling the pinch? Yeah feeling he'll pinch this race!

Still, there's not a time that I have watched this where I haven't gotten goosebumps!

Was my tip in 2006 to win 2007 M.C... My only surest tip ever.

@choppo82 Well done!I had a double-El sugundo in the Cox plate into Efficient Melb cup @ 60/1 haha for $100!What a bloody ripper!

I love this race!! Purple Moon did run a fantastic race, no doubt and actually Mahler did a great job of holding third. But that late run by Efficient was just extraordinary. Out of so many horses with a good chance............it does suck to have the second best. I feel your pain. Been there many times.

@tomashorvath6323

3 ай бұрын

to think Mahler was the youngest horse in the field...coming 3rd...and then never race again...such a shame.

Ill never forget this first bet ever. Listening on the radio in the work truck as a young bloke.

@fatboy5926

5 жыл бұрын

Woody6714 for real this was your first bet ever??

@worldwidehiphop.

5 жыл бұрын

@@fatboy5926 this was my first big Trifecta win with a mate at work. Boxed 6 horses, we had the first four as well, but not the bet on. Trifecta paid about $1500. We didn't do overtime that day...

@fatboy5926

5 жыл бұрын

Worldwide Hip-Hop i likes it very much the year before when he won the derby but my father worked on the local council and they did a clean up at his house. He just says “y’all like the racing?” And they just say “we work on the council of course we do” and he tips us Efficient for the cup, this was in February 2007. He said he will have 2 starts in the autumn win both the. Win the Cox Caulfield and Melbourne 🙄🙄 it turned out he knew a lot of stable hands lots of people and they Williams had a huge opinion of Efficient which they are happy to tell everyone now but we’re quiet about him back then. Efficient was running and not looking too good but my father would see this guy every week and he’d keep saying “the horses trackwork is amazing top shelf keep backing for the cup dead set stayer” when it won I felt like a god 😂😂😂 had tipped it to everyone at work delivery men 😂😂😂 all bagging the hell outta me 😂😂 and now I’m hooked and it’s because of this horse. Only negative was we all had Efficient in Multi’s with Maldivian for the Caulfield Cup 😢😢 if you can remember what happened in that years Caulfield Cup

@fatboy5926

5 жыл бұрын

Worldwide Hip-Hop Dad finished work and called me and said “the punter (that’s what we call him) has tipped a horse called Maldivian for the Caulfield Cup back it and all up with Efficient” I said “I’ve never even heard of the fucking horse it’s 100-1 this guy’s mental” dad calls me the next day and said “the man who told the punter about Maldivian is Roy Higgins so back it!” Honestly at the time I barely even know who Roy Higgins was 😮😮😮

@fatboy5926

5 жыл бұрын

Worldwide Hip-Hop the guy who tipped us Efficient (the punter 😂😂) won so much money from Efficient he purchased 2 properties 😮 I didn’t do quite that well but needless to say it was Pizza Inn for dinner that night 😂😂

This was the race that changed my punting life, I said all year Efficient would win the Melb Cup, then I watched him run 10th in the Cox Plate now im 48yrs old so this was near 20 yrs ago, so I thought he struggled in the Cox Plate how can he win a Cup over 1200m more, but I didnt know that the Cox Plate was just a hit out and that he was put over the jumps between the Cox Plate and Melb Cup, plus this was the first time I had a pretty bug bet in my eyes which was $500 , so I jumped off and backed Purple Moon. During the run I was getting excited and started to count money ( which i now know you never do,) so as they turned for home Purple Moon was teavelling well and I remember Greg Miles say in the call " Efficent is feeling the pinch" so I thought good choice Darren, then in the straight Purple Moon hit the front and I could see this Blue Grey horse starting to come home hard and I went ooo NO and it was Efficient but I thought Purple Moon was still going to win but Efficient was getting closer and then reality hit me. What Had I done, for 12mths since the Derby I told everyone Efficient will win the Melb Cup, but i jumped off, so the biggest lesson I ever learnt was never change your bet, i still think $500@$21 was a shit load if money but what a atayer he was one of the last home bred stayers from the great Zabeel. So last Monday I was at the shops and had $2000 in cash I was going to deposit at the atm, I walked into the TAB and I dont back trotters or pacers but I heard them say that this pacer Good Time Maddie had been backed from $25/1 into $5.50 on track, so I went over and said to the young girl give me $2 on the 5 at Mildura, she thought $2, then she laughed and she put it thru and the TAB intercepted the bet to check whatever as $2000 on a Monday night at Mildura Trots is a big bet and counted the money and thought na cancel it, i asked her to can it and she said I can't so me and this other guy were the only ones in the TAB and this horse led and coming for home kicked 3 lengths and I started riding it the other young bloke said we are home then this donkey started coming im thinking wheres the winning post and thank God it got there just hung on 1 more bound we both get done, I said what did you have in he said $150 , I showed him my ticket and he said get fucked $2000@$5.50 was obviously $11k return we high fived etc and again at my local TAB he would have cancelled it when ai asked so its just luck in punting, but prob like the 5th time ive ever backed a pacer in my life so instead if depositing $2000 the next day we did a form at the TAB and I deposited an extra $9000. Moral is always stay with what you bet or you think will win. Never change your mind at the last minute. But i still have nightmares about Efficient paying $21 and I should have had my very first big win from my very first pretty big bet for me. Now its $2000, ,$5000 even dropped a couple of $10k bets currently off the punt as the TAB and I are still friends but Ive had some pretty big wins in the last 2 weeks and I dont like pushing my luck.

@jamesfalele4305

Жыл бұрын

Great story mate

@jamesfalele4305

Жыл бұрын

@@dazzac74 wtf? I genuinely enjoyed your story. Still got your wife’s dildo stuck up your a$$??

"Efficient feeling the pinch...." yeah right. "Kingston Town can't win..."

Thank god for KZread. In the UK you don't always see the big foreign races such as the US triple crown or the Melbourne Cup except perhaps the last couple of furlongs on Channel 4 racing program. I knew the result and that Purple Moon was going to get beat, but what a race and what a finish by Efficient. Great stuff.

Fantastic Mahler, the youngest stallion in the race. we love you

He didn't get the win on this day. But I don't think I've ever seen Purple Moon in a race anywhere in the world that he hasn't given 110% of everything within himself to give. Here we are 3 years later, well into the 2010 racing season. And Purple Moon is still grinding out fantastic finishes at 7yrs.old. Already a 2nd place finish in the 2010 Yorkshire Cup. And 3rd place finishes in the 2010 Ascot Gold Cup, and the 2010 Goodwood Cup. One could never question the heart that Purple Moon has.

Racing commentators are always going on about how many great sprinters that Australia produces. I agree with that 110%. But take a look at some of these 2 mile Melbourne Cup races. Looks to me like Australia is loaded up with some pretty damn good distance horses, too. JMO.

This is my favourite Melbourne Cup race.Great field , sunny day , great commentator, fantastic finish and now Efficient and Zipping are paddock buddies at Legends of the Turf. Go visit them and say hi. Efficient free of injury was one of the greatest horses to ever run in Australia.

that is an absolute pearler of a ride by rodd he let him go right at the perfect time but take no credits away from efficient its a shame alot of the racing public havent seen more of him he is one of the best modern day stayers

if i had of been allowed to bet like i wanted when i was in primary school, i would still be a millionaire!

Backed it that day and tipped it to everyone, when he said feeling the pinch I was like he is flying whats he on

OMG!!!!! Efficient+ Micheal Rodd = GOD!!!! AHHH!! Love them!

I love you Mahler. Such a shame it was your last race ever, not even 4 years old... such young. the youngest in the field. You would beat them next times. What a horse Mahler.

I backed Efficient but I didn't expect him to win. As he paid about $28 on Unitab (as it was in those days) and I'd put $10 on him, I was quite chuffed.

I lost my mum a few before this event and her favorite color was purple so in memory of her I backed Purple Moon and I was absolutely gutted it should have won the race. In 2006 the day before The Melbourne Cup I had $200 to win on Efficient then I found out it was scratched on Monday morning so I went to get a refund and put $50 on Delta Blues to win. I haven’t won a thing since that day, goes to show that she really was my lucky charm

That's a lot of scratch my friend!! Great handicapping! On page three of my favorites you'll see the 2005 breeders cup distaff. My best pic ever.....Pleasant Home. I won $8,000 American dollars that day. I wish I had that day over again. I almost drained my account for that horse, settled for a great day but it could have been so much better. Cheers!!

I love Efficient. It was so good to see him perform in the Sydney Cup. The old dog still has a few tricks up his sleeve...

@jackholmes9045

2 жыл бұрын

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Love you Mahler, shame you finished your career after this race, as 4 years old. You would have won so many races aftewards. Bless you, hope you raise many horses as good as you was.

I have just watched the replay several times, needless to say I selected efficient and backed him . After reading all the comments you all have valid points, greg miles did give a wrong opinion but efficient did seem to be struggling around the home turn until he got to the outside. If you all remember he won the derby in a similar fashion .I would say that M Rodd rode him to perfection and followed williams and rogersons instructions to the letter . what a ride!!!!!! come on 2008 .

Another thing. If he can manage some sort of cool inside trip, even while passing a few down the backstretch.......keep it cool around the final turn while accelerating then somehow find his gap at the top of the stretch,......LOOK OUT!! This horse is capable of extreme acceleration. It's going to take some luck, and some real good riding to win this race. But Court Vision is capable of all these things to set him up just right. I can't wait 'till Derby day!!

Highest odds for a winning horse in 13 years.

I thought Dolhin Joe had a great run too. Considering the $44 chance was pretty much 3rd or 4th the whole way, and ended up finishing 5th ahead of many horses at shorter odds. Saying that though, there are no favourites in the Melbourne cup, you have to take into account there are 24 horses with a legitimate chance at winning. GO EFFICIENT. BTW, yates has a massive chance this year.

I love you Mahler.

You're right! If you have a look, Efficient is the widest runner on the track when they hit the straight, he had to come from 2 wide, to about 10 wide. Sounds like something you would have to do when you're feeling a bit of pinch.

If not for injury Efficient would have been prob the best stayer besides the Diva we have ever seen. Only horse since Phar Lap to win the Derby and come back and win the Cup. Had he pulled up from the Derby win into the Cup he would have blown them away in 2006.

what a race...

Dude? Are you talking to me? Cause I'm pretty sure I just AGREED with you! Don't call me stupid mate. I simply said that he had to go from the inside of the track to the very outside to make it home. AGREEING with the fact that you said he WAS under the pinch.

Efficient ran the last straight beautifully.

$482 thank you, efficient bet I must say haha

1st cup I attended this. Great race and a great day (derby day is better quality racing though). Was gutted for purple moon and Luca cumani.

as for reading tips and sure things for the 2008 cup . i can see why there are no poor bookies !!!!! but good luck with all your tips and punting for next year's cup everyone

Tyler Mac here they come quick get the food

Yes, it did. 4th placed finish 2007 Schweppes Cup.

is no one going to talk about the guy that commando rolled under the fence at the start..

God Bless Australia, God Bless the Melbourne Cup

@theplancabinet So you think wont last 2 miles , it'll be shocking,precedence, or one of the Loyd williams stayers that'll be victorious. Great Horse but maybe next year when he matures abit more. I liken him to Efficient, had he run in the 2006 Melbourne Cup he would have lost to zipping or the 2 Japanese horses , best thing they did was rest him up for the following year.. Boy did i party in 2007 when he got up in the cup. I think same should apply to So You Think < why rush

check the keen punter who leaps the fence about 120 from the line !!!

Well I think the race might just set up that way. If Big Brown runs on Derby day that is. Right now I'm thinking the speed, (which is quality speed) will make the serious mistake of just going too quick. There will be a positioning battle and they'll go a bit too quick. Anything below :48 will be quick in the Derby and I think they'll go :46 and change. This will be great for Court Vision, If his jockey can just not run outside the whole race that is. He's gonna blow up down the stretch!!

just goes to show how strong those Zabeels are over distance.....very strong hitting the line.....

I'm going to have to get with you on that. LOL!! I've been in Europe for the past three months but going home next week. I have been looking at the field though. I have to say I'm intrigued by Court Vision. Much studying to do yet though. Big Brown is quite a horse but gate to wire is nearly impossible in the derby. I will make a point to let you know who I like though. Oh yeah, I won on Ouiji Board too,..........good racing my man......Dog

so true!!

It's a pity that Efficient missed last years cup! But in my opinion, they brought him back much too late for his prep. He had 1 run and I think it was in like August (I could be wrong) at like 1200M. He finished really well and it was a great sign! But that was pretty much the only run he had before the lead up to the cup. He had no race fitness, and I think that might be why he got injured.

this is a real horse race

Efficient, the gretaest!!!

Right now I'm thinking way off the pace for the derby. That's why Court Vision is so intriguing for me. He stands at 20-1 so I've read right now, and he can only go lower I think. So anything above 10-1 might be a great bet come derby day. I'll keep you posted as we draw near race day. You can watch his races on you tube just by punching in his name with horse racing. I sure like him.

@RuffianQueenOfRacing he's a long distance horse not a sprinter! of course he didnt stand a prayer against Caviar over 1400m. not to mention he's 9 years old now.

Feeling the pinch at the 600?

@theplancabinet do you not remember 2005?

The end of the race is similar to Ethereals win in 2001

So you think wont last 2 miles , it'll be shocking,precedence, or one of the Loyd williams stayers that'll be victorious. Great Horse but maybe next year when he matures abit more. I liken him to Efficient, had he run in the 2006 Melbourne Cup he would have lost to zipping or the 2 Japanese horses , best thing they did was rest him up for the following year.. Boy did i party in 2007 when he got up in the cup. I think same should apply to So You Think < why rush

I didn't see it...It was probably running around @ Bairnsdale or some bush track....

@BNESuperHeavyweiGHT Rush now because he'll get 61 kilos next year, he's well weighted compared to the rest of the field and he's in the form of his life. why not?

how is it

whyyyyyy whyyyyyyy lol my bet was purple moon

heyy i saw it

Awwww hes mowing them down!

@tylermcintyre1454

3 ай бұрын

Tyler Mac that’s awesome

hahahahaha.... funny how the favourite horses didnt win this year. Septimus Mad Rush Both favourites to win.... Septimus finished 18th while Mad Rush finished 7th LOL! Good win for viewed... Bart Cummings deserved it

Mahler! never knew why he never raced after this.

AI AFFECTIVE

@tylermcintyre1454

3 ай бұрын

Tyler Mac hurry up please

lol u spelt to two

@RuffianQueenOfRacing so what!? are you for real? the melbourne cup is 3200m. he lost over 1400m! get a brain!

@RuffianQueenOfRacing are you kidding? you want to be a trainer yet you obviously have no idea about how a long distance runner not being capable of running sprint races when he's suffered injuries for the past 4 years and is past his peak... my grandfather was a jockey and my family own racehorses. oh and i'm 22 and have friends who work for some of the top trainers in the country such as Peter Moody. so perhaps you might want to rethink that just a bit.