Joseph O'Brien thwarted his famous father's bid for Melbourne Cup glory once again when Twilight Payment won Australia's greatest race at Flemington.
For the second time in a training career still in its infancy, O'Brien claimed a Melbourne Cup that was expected to fall to the all-conquering stable run by his father Aidan.
But it was Twilight Payment who lapped up one of the world's most celebrated staying contests to lead in an all-international finish and beat his father's horse Tiger Moth and the English-trained Prince Of Arran.
The younger O'Brien won his first Melbourne Cup in 2017 when Rekindling beat Johannes Vermeer, trained by his father.
There were plenty of people enjoying the chance to get dressed up and have a punt. (Source: Other)
Twilight Payment, ridden by young jockey Jye McNeil, also confirmed Lloyd Williams' place as the most successful owner in Melbourne Cup history with his seventh victory.
Despite the familiarity about the result for Williams, it was a Melbourne Cup like no other.
For the first time in its rich history, the race was run against a backdrop of silence.
As Melbourne's pandemic restrictions remained in place, Flemington numbers were restricted to trainers, jockeys and key personnel.
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