Explicit wins the Group 1 Melbourne Cup for team Thompson
Explicit etched his name into greyhound racing history with a spectacular victory in the 2024 Melbourne Cup at Sandown Park, delivering a masterclass performance for trainers Jason and Seona Thompson.
The $500,000 first prize marked a triumphant culmination to a career brimming with promise and underscored Explicit’s status as one of the sport’s elite chasers.
The race began with blistering speed, as Schillaci clocked an impressive 4.98 seconds to the first split, leading into the crucial first turn.
Chaos struck when Epitomized and Sunset Frazier encountered trouble, leaving the field to reshuffle.
Explicit seized the moment, surging to the lead and maintaining an unassailable margin with the top greyhound bookmakers offering $3.10 for the win.
Streaking clear in 29.29 seconds, Explicit clinched the prestigious Group 1 title with a commanding 7½-length victory over stablemate Joey The Jet, who ran gallantly to secure second place.
Miss Envy rounded out the top three, finishing a further two lengths back.
2024 Melbourne Cup Race Replay – Explicit (29.29)
This latest triumph adds a fifth Melbourne Cup to the Thompson family’s illustrious record, a legacy dating back to their first win in 1994 with Light of Fire.
For trainer Luke Thompson, Explicit’s victory was deeply emotional, encapsulating years of dedication and perseverance.
“We always knew Explicit was a Group 1 dog from the start,” Thompson shared.
“To see him take the Melbourne Cup, the race with the history and prestige everyone dreams of winning, means everything. This dog has shown us time and again that he belongs among the best.”
Explicit’s Melbourne Cup win not only cements his legacy but also elevates his career earnings to $983,380, an extraordinary feat in 36 starts with 26 victories.
Already a five-time Group race winner, the son of Bernardo and Brueghelino now sets his sights on the $1.65 million The Phoenix at The Meadows in three weeks, with Neds offering $3.20 for the feat.
A race that will unfortunately mark the grand finale of his competitive career before transitioning to stud duties.
As the Thompson family celebrates their latest Melbourne Cup champion, the night’s results further highlight the strength of their kennel.
Joey The Jet’s strong showing and the broader impact of Explicit’s triumph underline their dominance in the sport’s highest echelon.
With a stud career beckoning, Explicit’s influence is set to endure, both on and off the track.
This year’s Melbourne Cup will be remembered not only for Explicit’s brilliance but also for the resilience and dedication that brought him to this defining moment.
Melbourne Cup 2024 Results – Sandown Park
2024 Melbourne CupResultsSandown Park515mGroup 1$500,000 to-the-winnerSaturday, November 30 2024
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| 1st |
6 Explicit
T: Jason Thompson
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| 2nd |
1 Joey The Jet
T: Jason Thompson
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| 3rd |
10 Miss Envy
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| 4th |
5 Buddy Monelli
T: Lyn Smith
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| 5th |
7 Big Energy
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6th |
7 Schillaci
T: Jihad Talgi
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| 7th |
1 Epitomize
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| 8th |
4 Sunset Frazier
T: Jeffrey Britoon
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