Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup will be the last for Australia’s greatest jockey, Damian Oliver.

After 35 years, three Melbourne Cup wins, 14 Scobie Breasley Medal wins and an almost-unbelievable number of race wins, the legendary rider is determined to cap off his career in strong fashion.

He told Millsy and Karl on 6PR Breakfast his slot in the Melbourne Cup is a chance for him to cement his legacy.

“it’s a really tough card, so I’m hoping I can get amongst it in my final derby day,” Mr Oliver said.

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