‘What I want to say can’t go on camera’: Jamie Melham makes history to win the Caulfield Cup

Female jockey in 146-year Caulfield Cup first

Jockey Jamie Melham has broken new ground after guiding favourite Half Yours to victory in the $5 million Caulfield Cup.

‘What I want to say can’t go on camera’: Jamie Melham makes history to win the Caulfield Cup

Melham was overcome with emotion after she became the first woman jockey to win the $5 million race, dedicating the victory to her friend and mentor, the late Colin McKenna.

Jamie Melham overcome with emotion after history-making triumph

The champion jockey couldn’t hold back tears after the biggest win of her career.

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