Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win Australia’s 154-year-old Melbourne Cup when she rode outsider Prince of Penzance to victory at Flemington on Tuesday.
In a close finish, Prince of Penzance powered home to hold off Ireland’s Max Dynamite with Criterion third.
“Unbelievable, it’s like a dream come true. This horse is awesome,” Payne said moments after her historic victory.