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Chris Waller confirms new rider for Durston in Melbourne Cup

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Chris Waller confirms new rider for Durston in Melbourne Cup

Damien Oliver has been confirmed as the third favourite for the Melbourne Cup. He will pilot Caulfield Cup winner Durston on the first Tuesday in November at Flemington.

Damien Oliver is chasing a fourth Melbourne Cup win. He won the first one on Doriemus in 1995 and the second on Media Puzzle. His latest Melbourne win was aboard Fiorente for Gai Waterhouse in 2013. Chris Waller confirms new rider for Durston in the Melbourne Cups.

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