Jamie Melham makes history with Melbourne Cup victory

Tuesday 4 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 4 Nov 2025, 6:57pm

Jockey Jamie Melham became the first female rider to complete the Caulfield-Melbourne Cups double after winning on Half Yours. The victory at Flemington Racecourse follows Michelle Payne's historic win a decade ago. Meanwhile, a New Zealand punter's $730,000 bet on Buckaroo finished last in the race.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 4 Nov 2025, 5:09pm

   Melham makes Melbourne Cup history on 'legend of a horse' (opens in new tab)

   • ODT Racing Chat: Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui (opens in new tab) Tue 4 Nov 2025, 6:16pm
2. Stuff via The PostTue 4 Nov 2025, 5:28pm

   Kiwi punter’s $730k bet finishes last as Jamie Melham wins Melbourne Cup on Half Yours (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 4 Nov 2025, 6:57pm

   Jamie Melham makes history with Melbourne Cup win after horror fall (opens in new tab)