Polo Prince (1958−1973) was a

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who won the 1964

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. Having run an excellent fourth in the VRC

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and allotted just 8 st 3 lb (52 kg) for the cup he was backed from 20/1 to 12/1 to win the race which he did in near record time. He died in 1973 after being struck by a car.Rolfe, C. (2008). ''Winners of the Melbourne Cup''. Red Dog , p. 253-4

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