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The Melbourne Cup favourite has failed to live up to the billing for a sixth straight year, with Finche running seventh.
The Melbourne Cup favourite has won 34 times in the race's 159-year history.
But the Chris Waller-trained Finche finished seventh this year, leaving punters who backed the Cup favourite without a winner since Fiorente in 2013.
HOW THE MELBOURNE CUP FAVOURITES HAVE FARED THIS CENTURY
2019 - Finche ($8) 7th
2018 - Yucatan ($6) 11th
2017 - Marmelo, Almandin ($7) 9th, 12th
2016 - Hartnell ($5.50) 3rd
2015 - Fame Game ($5) 13th
2014 - Admire Rakti ($5.50) last
2013 - Fiorente ($7) 1st
2012 - Dunaden ($7) 14th
2011 - Americain ($5) 4th
2010 - So You Think ($3) 3rd
2009 - Alcopop ($4.80) 6th
2008 - Mad Rush ($5.50) 7th
2007 - Master O'Reilly ($3.80) 8th
2006 - Pop Rock, Tawqeet ($6) 2nd, 19th
2005 - Makybe Diva ($4.50) 1st
2004 - Makybe Diva ($3.50) 1st
2003 - Mamool ($6.50) last
2002 - Vinnie Roe ($5.50) 4th
2001 - Sky Heights ($6) 8th
2000 - Kaapstad Way ($5.50) 4th
