Makybe Diva, Three‑Time Melbourne Cup Champion, Dies at 26

The Australian champion racehorse Makybe Diva, who captured the Melbourne Cup in 2003, 2004 and 2005, died at the age of 26 after a brief bout of colic at her retirement stable near Geelong, outside Melbourne.

Owner Tony Santic said the mare had earned $10 million in prize money and was a family member, while jockey Glen Boss reflected on her legacy, calling her a true Australian legend.