Saintly's 1996 Melbourne Cup win: How 'the horse from heaven' won Bart Cummings's 10th cup
- Legendary racing trainer and "Cups King" Bart Cummings rarely showed emotion after big wins or defeats, and he always told people not to get too attached to racehorses.
- But even Cummings had exceptions to the rule, and one was the "horse from heaven", Saintly.
- The big-striding chestnut gelding with an army of fans gave Cummings a landmark triumph 30 years ago this week in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
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- Legendary racing trainer and "Cups King" Bart Cummings rarely showed emotion after big wins or defeats, and he always told people not to get too attached to racehorses.
- But even Cummings had exceptions to the rule, and one was the "horse from heaven", Saintly.
- The big-striding chestnut gelding with an army of fans gave Cummings a landmark triumph 30 years ago this week in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
Sources: ABC Australia