Jamie Melham Becomes First Female Jockey to Win Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup Double

Jamie Melham’s breakthrough etched dual history as she became the first female jockey to complete the Caulfield Cup–Melbourne Cup double.

“Sport Jamie Melham has become the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, guiding Half Yours across the line first at Flemington Racecourse”

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She was only the second woman ever to win the Melbourne Cup, guiding Half Yours to victory at Flemington.

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Multiple outlets noted the decisive win and the McEvoy father–son training team behind the success.

Her achievement is placed in the decade since Michelle Payne’s landmark 2015 triumph.

Reports differ slightly on details such as the finish margin and the runner-up’s spelling.

However, they agree that Goodie Two/Too Shoes and Middle Earth followed Half Yours home as Melham sealed a landmark moment for Australian racing.

Race accounts broadly agree on Melham’s tactical authority but emphasize different facets of the run.

SSBCrack News details the tempo and positioning, including Land Legend’s mid-race surge, Goodie Two Shoes’ brief late lead, and Melham’s decisive inside drive.

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ABC and Nine stress the emphatic margin and finishing order.

Victoria Racing Club formalizes the distance and official placings.

Arab News PK highlights the soft track and competitive field dynamics, noting Half Yours entered as the second favorite in a 24‑horse Cup.

Melham’s milestone is interwoven with a personal story and family milestones.

Bastillepost reports she dedicated the triumph to her late grandfather, a theme the ABC also underscores.

The South China Morning Post notes she previously raced as Jamie Kah before marrying fellow jockey Ben Melham.

ABC further reports she and Ben became the first husband‑and‑wife duo to ride in the same Melbourne Cup.

Nine and The Mirror spotlight the emotion and acclaim, including Michelle Payne’s televised praise after the race.

Outlets agree that Melham is the second female Melbourne Cup winner and the first woman to secure the Cups Double.

However, they emphasize its significance in different ways.

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Arab News PK highlights the victory as a milestone for women’s participation, calling Melham and Payne pioneers amid a growing female presence.

Local UK papers repeatedly emphasize the barrier-breaking double and its timing, which comes a decade after Payne's achievement.

Asian coverage through SCMP focuses on the 165-year historical context of the event.

The Victoria Racing Club balances the rider's milestone with the horse’s rare status as the 13th to complete the double.

Beyond the headline, both 'Other' and mainstream outlets highlight ownership, breeding, and industry context surrounding the win.

“Sport MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Jamie Melham rode Half Yours to victory in the 165th Melbourne Cup on Tuesday to become the first female jockey to win a historic Australian racing double”

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Breednet traces Half Yours’ $305,000 purchase price, earnings exceeding $9 million, and sire St Jean’s increased stud fee.

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SSBCrack News identifies JP McManus as the owner and credits the McEvoy training team.

The Victoria Racing Club places the result within trainer Tony McEvoy’s collection of trophies across Victoria’s three major races.

The Age reports on the Cup’s broader social setting, noting the presence of VIP political and media guests.

This contrasts with ABC’s focus on family milestones and professional dedication.