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Melbourne Cup: Why Damien Oliver has ‘put a padlock on the fridge’ ahead of riding Durston

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Melbourne Cup: Why Damien Oliver has ‘put a padlock on the fridge’ ahead of riding Durston

Damien Oliver won the Melbourne Cup on Media Puzzle in 2002. He is preparing for riding Durston.

Damien Oliver is preparing for Melbourne Cup on Durston. He is aiming for a record-equalling fourth victory. His brother Jason was killed in a training accident in the week leading up to the race. Michael Dee is already committed to partner Lunar Flare in world-famous two-mile handicap. Durst is set to carry 53.5kg, having copped a 2kg penalty for winning this month's Caulfield Cup. The 50-year-old admits he was lucky to get the ride.

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