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'Never really got out of second gear.'

Newcastle Herald · Sep 17

Immortalised Payne sends message with Flemington statue

The Victoria Racing Club has unveiled a statue of Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne, which the racing trailblazer hopes will inspire the masses.

AAP · Mar 26

Melbourne Cup 2025: Jamie Melham follows in Michelle Payne’s footsteps with win aboard Half Yours

Jockey Jamie Melham has become the second woman to win the Melbourne Cup after Half Yours saluted on a wet track under cloudy signs at Flemington

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2025

J-Mac's green light for Meydaan ahead of Cup tilt

UK raider Meydaan has given superstar jockey James McDonald plenty of reason for optimism ahead of the $10 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

'Big, strong': Cup impost no concern for Zahra

Mark Zahra will chase his third Melbourne Cup triumph in four years when he rides topweight Al Riffa at Flemington in the race that stops a nation.

AAP · Oct 29, 2025

Payne's goosebumps at thought of more female Cup glory

Trailblazing jockey Michelle Payne will be "cheering hard" for Jamie Melham, Celine Gaudray and Rachel King in the $10 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

AAP · Oct 27, 2025

‘They were going berserk’: horses allegedly distressed by frequent concerts at Flemington racecourse

Exclusive: Stablehands speak out over concerns horses at Melbourne’s famous track are suffering due to event noise

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2025

J-Mac, Via Sistina round out Cup carnival in style

Via Sistina, Australia's best racehorse, has produced another dominant performance under James McDonald in the Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington.

AAP · Nov 9, 2024

J-Mac continues hot Flemington form on Cup day

Red-hot jockey James McDonald was left without a ride in the $8.5 million feature but didn't leave Flemington empty handed on Melbourne Cup day.

AAP · Nov 5, 2024

Jockey Robbie Dolan goes from star turn on The Voice to live out Melbourne Cup dream

Irish-born Dolan better known for singing on the talent show than his horsecraft until riding Knight’s Choice to victory at Flemington

The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2024