Michelle Payne
Michelle Payne is a renowned Australian jockey who made history in 2015 by becoming the first woman to ride a Melbourne Cup winner, an achievement that brought attention to her family's close-knit bond, especially with her late sister Bernadette, who played a pivotal role in her upbringing.
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Michelle Payne was the first woman jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.
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Australia· 2026-01-18
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne was seen in Vivienna Lorikeet.
The best and worst looks of the 2025 seasonAustralia· 2025-11-07
Michelle Payne's 2015 triumph is a notable achievement in the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup sweepstake chart: Here are the betting tips for today’s big race
New Zealand· 2025-11-03
Michelle Payne is marking 10 years since she claimed victory in the Melbourne Cup.
Main race to jump at 3pm; follow blog updates on horses, tips, odds and fashionAustralia· 2025-11-03
Michelle Payne's 2015 triumph is mentioned in relation to Jamie Melham's current attempt.
Melbourne Cup 2025: Field, sweepstake, odds, tips, history ahead of the Race that Stops a NationNew Zealand· 2025-11-03
Retired jockey Michelle Payne has arrived at the Flemington Racecourse, almost exactly a decade after the historic win which catapulted her to sporting fame.
Fashion, tips and race results from Flemington with main race to jump at 4.20pm; Observer, Providence, Options, Savastina favouritesAustralia· 2025-11-01Michelle Payne was the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, breaking barriers in a chauvinistic sport.
Details sexism she faced as a female jockey in AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-30
Michelle Payne is the first and only female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, achieving this historic victory in 2015.
Inside jockey's life after historic Melbourne Cup winAustralia· 2025-10-18
Michelle Payne became the first woman to ride a Melbourne Cup winner on Prince Of Penzance in 2015.
Bernadette Payne, sister of Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne, dies at 51Australia· 2025-03-04