Favorite Fiorente wins the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Tuesday . The race is a major event in Melbourne's calendar and attracts thousands of spectators each year. We live to fight another day ! '' Fiorente beat off competition from 2011 runner-up Red Cadeaux . Ex-footballer Michael Owen 's horse Brown Panther finished eighth .
Favorite Fiorente wins the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Tuesday . The race is a major event in Melbourne's calendar and attracts thousands of spectators each year. Fiorente beat off competition from 2011 runner-up Red Cadeaux . Ex-footballer Michael Owen 's horse Brown Panther finished eighth .