Rookie Irish trainer trumps illustrious dad to clinch Melbourne Cup success

Joseph O'Brien tipped for stardom as Rekindling wins world's richest race

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Rookie trainer Joseph O’Brien got the better of his record-breaking dad Aidan as Rekindling led home an Irish clean sweep at the Emirates Melbourne Cup.

The 24-year-old saw 14-1 shot Rekindling overtake O’Brien senior’s horse Johannes Vermeer just before the line in Australia’s most prestigious race – and the world’s richest.

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