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Melbourne Cup by the pedigree page – 23 sires represented, the most this century
The 2026 Melbourne Cup’s 24 runners represent 23 sires, the most this century, while Shockletz could make Shocking the first Cup winner to sire a winner of the race since 1984.
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Melbourne Cup by the pedigree page – 23 sires represented, the most this century
The 2026 Melbourne Cup’s 24 runners represent 23 sires, the most this century, while Shockletz could make Shocking the first Cup winner to sire a winner of the race since 1984.
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