Jamie Melham Becomes First Female Jockey to Win Melbourne Cup Double with Half Yours
In a historic moment at Flemington, Jamie Melham rode Half Yours to victory in the Melbourne Cup, becoming just the second female jockey to win the prestigious event. This achievement comes 10 years after Michelle Payne made history riding Prince Of Penzance.
Melham's win was met with elation as she became the first woman to claim the Melbourne Cup-Caulfield Cup double. Her husband Ben, who was on board Smokin' Romans in 14th place, shared a moment of triumph with her at the finish line.
The five-year-old Half Yours was one of the favourites to win after the soft track conditions played in their favour. Melham navigated the horse through the closing stages of the race with precision, ultimately crossing the finish line nearly three lengths clear of Goodie Two Shoes.
In a poignant post-race interview, Melham paid tribute to her grandfather, who passed away last week. She said that he was "such a big supporter" and that he had been watching over her, helping her gain an advantage at crucial moments throughout the race.
Melham's victory marks an incredible achievement for women in racing, following in the footsteps of Michelle Payne's trailblazing win in 2013. Her thoughts on why she gets out of bed every morning at 4am were a testament to her dedication and perseverance in the sport.
As Melham celebrated her historic win, her husband Ben was seen sharing a moment of joy with his wife, marking a special day not just for Jamie but also for their family. The McEvoy-trained gelding will now take on the Caulfield Cup, following in the footsteps of its owner Tony McEvoy's impressive record.
With Melham's win, O'Brien takes another step towards securing his legacy as one of Ireland's most successful trainers. However, his efforts were thwarted by Al Riffa, who received a mountain of late support but couldn't break away from seventh place.
The Melbourne Cup will be remembered for its thrilling finish and the inspiring story of Jamie Melham's achievement.
In a historic moment at Flemington, Jamie Melham rode Half Yours to victory in the Melbourne Cup, becoming just the second female jockey to win the prestigious event. This achievement comes 10 years after Michelle Payne made history riding Prince Of Penzance.
Melham's win was met with elation as she became the first woman to claim the Melbourne Cup-Caulfield Cup double. Her husband Ben, who was on board Smokin' Romans in 14th place, shared a moment of triumph with her at the finish line.
The five-year-old Half Yours was one of the favourites to win after the soft track conditions played in their favour. Melham navigated the horse through the closing stages of the race with precision, ultimately crossing the finish line nearly three lengths clear of Goodie Two Shoes.
In a poignant post-race interview, Melham paid tribute to her grandfather, who passed away last week. She said that he was "such a big supporter" and that he had been watching over her, helping her gain an advantage at crucial moments throughout the race.
Melham's victory marks an incredible achievement for women in racing, following in the footsteps of Michelle Payne's trailblazing win in 2013. Her thoughts on why she gets out of bed every morning at 4am were a testament to her dedication and perseverance in the sport.
As Melham celebrated her historic win, her husband Ben was seen sharing a moment of joy with his wife, marking a special day not just for Jamie but also for their family. The McEvoy-trained gelding will now take on the Caulfield Cup, following in the footsteps of its owner Tony McEvoy's impressive record.
With Melham's win, O'Brien takes another step towards securing his legacy as one of Ireland's most successful trainers. However, his efforts were thwarted by Al Riffa, who received a mountain of late support but couldn't break away from seventh place.
The Melbourne Cup will be remembered for its thrilling finish and the inspiring story of Jamie Melham's achievement.
! She's literally a total rockstar 
, breaking barriers and winning the hearts of everyone watching her ride Half Yours to victory 
. Ten years after Michelle Payne made history, it's amazing to see another female jockey claim her place in racing legend 
. I'm loving how passionate she is about her sport - that 4am morning dedication is truly inspiring! 
i was trying to watch some racing highlights but now i'm thinking about getting a dog and learning how to play fetch with it, anyone have any tips? anyway back to the melbourne cup... i love how jamie melham's husband ben was all happy and stuff at the finish line, that's so cute 
did you see the track conditions were soft and that helped half yours a lot?
I'm beyond thrilled for Jamie Melham, she's absolutely deserved this win! It's been ages since we've seen a female jockey dominate on the track like this. Ten years after Michelle Payne broke the barrier, it's awesome to see another woman take the reins and make history. 
jamie melham is literally a hero! i was so excited to see her win the melbourne cup double, she's been working so hard for this moment and it's amazing that she was able to make history like that... five years old half yours is such an awesome horse too 
she literally gets up at 4am every day to crush it in the saddle, no wonder she's on fire rn 
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and that caulfeld cup win is gonna be pure magic 
can't wait to see what's next for this talented gal 
nice husband skills. seriously though, congrats to jamie melham for making history again - it's awesome to see women crushing it in racing 
! i gotta give props to ben too, supporting his wife from the sidelines and celebrating with her when she wins - he's a winner himself 
. anyway, this is just one more reason why i love sports - they're not just about winning, it's about the journey and all the people who believe in you along the way 
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she's got skills for sure tho! 5-year-old Half Yours is straight fire. and omg her post-race interview was so emotional 
i love how she said her grandpa was watching over her... that's just too sweet. anyway, congrats to Jamie Melham & Ben McEvoy on their win 
and i love how she paid tribute to her grandpa at the finish line, like he was always with her in spirit, guiding her towards this moment... it's a beautiful reminder that our loved ones may not be physically present, but their love and support can still make all the difference