Former Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne chases history

Like any good jockey, Michelle Payne likes being first.

Two years ago, she became the first female jockey to ride a Melbourne Cup winner, and she's at the Karaka Sales this week hoping to find the horse that'll help her make even more history.

The auction room at Karaka can be a daunting place , and if you're bidding this week, you'd be wise not to underestimate Payne.

Having taken advantage of new rules in Victoria allowing jockeys to train horses as well, she's hoping to become the first person to ride - and train - a Melbourne Cup winner.

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