The Story
The Day that changed everything
On November 3, 2015, Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, guiding 100-1 outsider Prince of Penzance to an unforgettable victory. But this wasn't luck - it was the culmination of patience, strategy, and an unshakeable belief in both herself and her horse.
"It's not all about strength, there is so much more involved - getting the horse to try for you, it's being patient."
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The Day that changed everything
On November 3, 2015, Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, guiding 100-1 outsider Prince of Penzance to an unforgettable victory. But this wasn't luck - it was the culmination of patience, strategy, and an unshakeable belief in both herself and her horse.
"It's not all about strength, there is so much more involved - getting the horse to try for you, it's being patient."
Ride On
Michelle's highly anticipated second memoir, Ride On, explores the journey that began after the world stopped watching. Co-written with Angus Fontaine, this is Michelle's most intimate work yet - a story about finding your way forward when the path isn't clear, and the grace required to keep riding toward who you're meant to become.
"You've got to dream big and that's what I'm doing."
Co-written with: Angus Fontaine
Published: 2025
Ride On
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