Like all racing greats, the evergreen Mr Brightside has a habit of winning when the sport needs it most.

His record-breaking third straight group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington on Saturday came at a time that the racing community continued to hold its breath for injured jockey Tom Prebble.

The 23-year-old apprentice fell during a race at Warrnambool during the week and remains in a serious condition in The Alfred after having spinal surgery. Doctors say the full extent of his injuries remain unclear.

Racing needed a short breather, and Mr Brightside delivered.

Jockey Craig Williams is one who knows that life is bigger than the sport, but sometimes the sport is needed to help put life into perspective.

He had not long returned from the reality check of another aid mission to war-to

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