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The winning jockey for the 2016 Melbourne Cup Kerrin McEvoy fhas given an absolute belter of an interview after the race, putting the heat right on his pregnant wife!
Amid all the usual talk of how happy and proud he is to win the race, he also said he hoped his wife didn’t cheer too hard and pop the baby out as the race was won.
Vivid.
McEvoy rode a wonderful race on Almandin, easing off the whip and pipping Heartbreak City by half a nose in the finish.
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The two were clearly the best in a field which saw improved pace on last year’s Melbourne Cup.
“It’s a dream come true, ” said McEvoy.
“I like these staying races, and I love the Melbourne Cup.
“Gee, he travelled well. How lucky am I mate?
“The elation, the elation is unreal mate. Been well prepared by Lloyd [Williams – the owner]. He won in October there and got into the race and he just gave him a nice freshen up and typical of Lloyd he knows what to do with these races.
“Just a dream race. Great to be part of it again. Second cup. I love the Melbourne Cup.”
Lucky indeed.
McEvoy also dedicated a good portion of his post-race interview to his pregnant wife Kathy. They are currently expecting their fourth child.
“Hopefully she didn’t cheer too hard and pop the baby out.
“It’s funny, when I spoke to Lloyd [Williams] the other day he said ‘When is the baby due?’ and I said ‘don’t worry I’ll be there on Tuesday regardless of the situation’.
“Kathy was aware of that. Great to have it done. They’ll be thrilled.
“My wife Kathy has been handling the brunt of the workload with the kids in Sydney while I’ve been down here riding winners in Melbourne. So I’d like to thank you, my lovely wife.”
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