Jamie Melham has become the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup after guiding the only Australian-bred horse - Half Yours - to history.
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Melham completed a Caulfield Cup, Melbourne Cup double in stunning circumstances. Read below for her reaction, and the inspirational story of a hidden lapel pin on her jockey's vest.
Jamie Melham won the Melbourne Cup aboard Half Yours. Pictures Getty Images
Caden Helmers
Sports Writer
Caden Helmers is a sports writer for The Canberra Times.
Anna Houlahan
Journalist
Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au
