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Makybe Diva Retires: Racing Legend Leaves Lasting Legacy

2/28/2026

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Makybe Diva, the champion racehorse, retired after three Melbourne Cup victories.
Owner Tony Santic described her as family, saying she brought joy to many.
Trained by David Hall and later by Lee Freedman, she won major races, including the 2005 Cox Plate.
She retired with 15 wins and over $14 million, spent post-racing years at Makybe Stud in Victoria, and statues of her and Phar Lap stand at Flemington.

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Makybe Diva, the champion racehorse, retired after three Melbourne Cup victories.
Owner Tony Santic described her as family, saying she brought joy to many.
Trained by David Hall and later by Lee Freedman, she won major races, including the 2005 Cox Plate.
She retired with 15 wins and over $14 million, spent post-racing years at Makybe Stud in Victoria, and statues of her and Phar Lap stand at Flemington.