12 THE CHAMPIONS MILESTONE MEMORIES Champions THE The grand finale — the crescendo of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. TAB Champions Stakes Day brings racing’s elite together for an unforgettable conclusion. The day features three elite Group 1 races, each worth $3 million: the TAB Champions Stakes (2000m), Lexus Champions Mile (1600m), and VRC Champions Sprint (1200m). The VRC’s Joe McGrath reflects on some of the milestone victories that have shaped these three storied races. By JOE McGRATH
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