The Double Cuppers: A Celebration of Horseshoe History (and Maybe a Little Bit of Bragging)
The Melbourne Cup! The race that stops a nation (or at least makes it glue itself to the TV). But have you ever wondered, amongst the frantic cheering and fascinators, which legendary steeds have conquered the Cup course not once, but twice? Well, pull up a saddle and settle in, because we're about to gallop through the illustrious company of the Melbourne Cup double winners.
 |
| What Horses Have Won The Melbourne Cup Twice |
The OG Double Act: Archer
Tip: Each paragraph has one main idea — find it.
Let's start with a true champion. Archer, a horse so dominant he basically invented the double win in 1861 and 1862. Think of him as the Michael Jordan of the Melbourne Cup, if Michael Jordan wore a mane and enjoyed a good bale of hay. This wasn't some flash in the pan victory either. Archer reportedly had a pre-race breakfast of champagne (don't try this at home, folks) and still trounced the competition. Talk about a thoroughbred party animal!
Tip: Don’t overthink — just keep reading.
Double Trouble Throughout Time
Fast forward a bit (because horses aren't exactly known for their sprinting time travel skills), and we have a trio of double winners: Peter Pan (who knew mermaids liked horse racing?), Rain Lover (clearly had a thing for the Cup), and Think Big (well, that name kind of says it all). Each of these champions secured their place in Melbourne Cup history with a second phenomenal win.
QuickTip: Stop scrolling, read carefully here.
 |
The Triple Threat: Makybe Diva Takes the Crown
But wait, there's more! The undisputed queen of the double (and then some) is the magnificent Makybe Diva. This equine superstar wasn't content with a mere two wins. No, she waltzed across the finish line a record-breaking three times in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Now that's what you call a hat trick (or should that be a horseshoe trick?).
Reminder: Save this article to read offline later.
So, How Do You Become a Double Cupper?
This, my friends, is the million-dollar question (or should that be the million-dollar whinny?). Here are a few helpful hints, although we can't guarantee success (because let's face it, these horses were basically equine Einsteins):
- How to Train Your Double Cupper: Patience, talent, and a whole lot of carrots.
- How to Pick a Double Cupper: This one's a mystery even to the experts. Maybe look for a horse with a really determined glint in its eye?
- How to Become a Double Cupper Yourself: Not recommended. Stick to cheering from the sidelines and maybe placing a friendly bet (responsibly, of course).
- How Many Double Cuppers Are There?: Five! Archer, Peter Pan, Rain Lover, Think Big, and the legendary Makybe Diva.
- How Awesome is the Melbourne Cup?: Extremely. Especially when there's a double (or triple) win involved!
 |
