Melbourne Cup: Lisa Allpress on target to become first mum to ride 'The Race that Stops the Nation'

Kiwi jockey Lisa Allpress is on target to become the first mum to ride in the Melbourne Cup.

She's been booked on the aptly named "Ladies First"

And if the mare wants to be first across the line on the first Tuesday in November she's got the right lady on board.

Watch the video above for more.