In the early days of the property, Symons trained a Blue Diamond winner, a Thousand Guineas winner while Laxon produced her Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup double.
"Sheila asked if we could be at Macedon Lodge (for the campaign)," Symons said.
"We've got to thank Mark Player and, I haven't met the owner, Bruce Dixon for letting us stay there.
"Everyone knows the success going back 20-odd years that we had from there, Blue Diamonds, Thousand Guineas, Caulfield, Melbourne Cups.
"We just love the place and we know how to use it."
Dolan said winning the Melbourne Cup was an incredible feeling, one that he can't put into words.
"Well, pinch me. I think I'm dreaming," Dolan said.
"It's incredible. I just can't believe it.
"This is the biggest race in the world, and to win it is just incredible.
"I've got my family here, my partner, Christine, our little baby, Masie. My dad flew over from Ireland, and now you got me in tears."
The race did not turn out how Dolan expected it as the pace was quite quick early and he was forced to ride Knight's Choice further back than anticipated.
So, he rode the stayer for luck, knowing the gelding has a brilliant turn of speed.
"There wasn't enough room for me to come outside, so I decided to cut the corner.
"I heard Kerrin (McEvoy) giving me a call along the inside. I initially would have gone for the run that he went for.
"Once my horse spotted the gap and he changed leads, he just picked up on me and once I pulled the stick through, he found another gear again.
"He's only a small little horse, but he gives his all every start, and that's half the battle with him, and he's proved a lot of people wrong."