Jamie Melham First Woman Achieves Caulfield-Melbourne Cup Double with Melbourne Victory

Jamie Melham made history by becoming the second woman to win the Melbourne Cup and the first to complete the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double, riding Half Yours to victory. Her triumph was warmly celebrated by Michelle Payne, the first female Melbourne Cup winner, who praised Melham's ride and the progress for women jockeys in the sport. Emotional after the race, Melham paid tribute to her late grandfather, acknowledging his support and expressing how much the victory meant to her. Despite a career marked by challenges, including injuries and controversies, Melham's perseverance and dedication were evident in her success during a memorable year that also included her marriage. The victory was a significant moment in Australian horse racing, symbolizing a breakthrough for female jockeys in a traditionally male-dominated sport. Melham's win was achieved under the training of Tony and Calvin McEvoy, further highlighting the collaborative effort behind her historic achievement.