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A champion becomes a legend! Makybe Diva has won it! ,VIK2MPIW “ ” ” 2005 After a slew of major wins, Freedman and Santic decided Makybe Diva was fit enough to race. Sentiment and anticipation saw her start the favourite. Boss placed her perfectly, guiding her through the field until the final 300m, when she sprinted past the roaring crowd to make history. Her winning margin was 1.3 lengths again, and she carried the record weight of 58kg. Following the win, Tony Santic announced that the ‘Diva’ was to be retired, closing the chapter on one of the most incredible moments in Australian racing history.

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FAST FACTS

RACES 36

WINS 15

GROUP 1 VICTORI ES 7

IN PRIZEMONEY $ 14,526,685

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