Michelle Payne hopes historic Melbourne Cup win proves pivotal for female jockeys

Michelle Payne hopes her landmark victory aboard rank outsider Prince Of Penzance in the Emirates Melbourne Cup will open more doors for female jockeys in the future.

Payne became the first lady rider to win the two-mile Group One at Flemington as the Darren Weir-trained Prince Of Penzance held off Willie Mullins’ Irish raider Max Dynamite by half a length on Tuesday morning.

Payne, who has partnered Prince Of Penzance throughout his career, was eager to thank leading handler Weir for his support in what she considers a “chauvinistic sport”.