Vauban went off strong favourite but found nothing off the home bend.
Mark Zahra switched to Without A Fight from last year’s winner Gold Trip.
And it proved a wise move on the Sam and Anthony Freedman-trained superstar as he absolutely bolted home.
Every position counts with some bookies paying up to six places – so remember to check your slip even if you don’t pick the winner as we go through the results below.
Melbourne Cup 2023 result
Without A Fight wins the Melbourne Cup under Mark Zahra!
It’s two Melbourne Cups in a row for the superstar jockey after he switched from Gold Trip.
1st Without A Fight
2nd Soulcombe
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3rd Sheraz
4th Ashrun
5th Daqiansweet Junior
6th Interpretation
7th Absurde
8th True Marvel
9th Vow And Declare
10th Military Mission
11th Okita Soushi
12th More Felons
13th Lastotchka
14th Vauban
15th Future History
16th Breakup
17th Gold Trip
18th Virtuous Circle
19th Serpentine
20th Kalapour
21st Alenquer
22nd Magical Lagoon
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