WINNER 2008 Melbourne Cup - VIEWED (10)

On Tuesday 4th November 2008 VIEWED has won the $5.5 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington, giving champion trainer Bart Cummings his 12th victory in the race. Viewed, ridden by Blake Shinn, just held on to beat the English-trained Bauer in a photo-finish to the 3200-metre race. The John Sadler-trained C'est La Guerre finished third. Coming from midfield, Viewed opened up a big lead in the straight before Bauer launched a late bid to be beaten by the narrowest margin. EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP 3200m FLEMINGTON Race 7 Race Time: 3:00PM GMT +11:00 Track: Good Weather: Fine 1st - 10 - VIEWED - Trainer Bart Cummins 2nd - 12 - BAUER 3rd - 4 - C'EST LA GUERRE Last - 21 - Honolulu