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The world premiere for the highly anticipated Ride Like A Girl movie took place at the Village Jam Factory in Melbourne on Sunday 8th September 2019
As she prepares for the release of a film based on her historic Melbourne Cup win, jockey Michelle Payne opens up about sharing not only the highs of her life on the big screen, but the tragedies, too. By Jessica Montague.
Michelle also attended the 2019 launch of Channel 9’s annual ‘My Room Telethon’ at Monash Children’s Hospital.
Michelle recently attended the launch of the 2019 Spring Racing Carnival, alongside fellow Australian jockey’s Damien Oliver and Glen Boss.
As her incredible story of tragedy, triumph and family love is immortalised on the big screen, trailblazing jockey Michelle Payne takes Susan Horsburgh back to where it all began.
Very excited to be training the stakes placed filly Queen of Zealand. She has settled in very well and we now start our ambitious journey to try and win the 2016 Oaks. Thanks again for my owners for their trust and support.
Her life is being made into a film, and next month she'll be honoured with a prestigious award overseas. But it's the less glamorous side of the horse racing that spurs on Michelle Payne
What better start to 'Ladies Day' than the heralded Michelle Payne getting a winner at Flemington on Crown Oaks Day, with a gun ride on Tavi Bay.
Usain Bolt made a surprise appearance at the annual Oaks Club Luncheon at Crown on Wednesday.
Michelle has once again entered the racing history books, becoming the first Victorian to win a race as both a trainer and a jockey, riding Duke of Nottingham to victory at Swan Hill on Sunday.
Michelle Payne has continued making history and headlines by receiving the esteemed Don Prize at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame awards in 2016.
Celebrated Australian actor Rachel Griffiths says Michelle Payne’s journey to Melbourne Cup victory is the greatest untold Australian sporting story, one she can't wait to tell.