Michelle Payne
- January 4, 2024
- Horse Jockey
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Michelle Payne |
| Occupation | Horse Jockey |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 29, 1985(1985-09-29) |
| Age | 39 |
| Birthplace | Miners Rest |
| Country | Australia |
| Birth City | Victoria |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Michelle Payne Biography
| Name | Michelle Payne |
| Birthday | Sep 29 |
| Birth Year | 1985 |
| Place Of Birth | Miners Rest |
| Home Town | Victoria |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Paddy Payne, Mary Payne |
| Siblings | Stephen Payne, Brigid Payne, Cathy Payne, MORE |
Michelle Payne is one of the most popular and richest Horse Jockey who was born on September 29, 1985 in Miners Rest, Victoria, Australia. The Melbourne Cup’s first female winner is the horse jockey Prince of Penzance. To the surprise of the bookies, she and Prince of Penzance, her horse, defeated the odds of losing the pair.
She and Hayley Turn are two prominent female horse racers.
Payne won her first Group One race, the Toorak Handicap at Caulfield Racecourse aboard Allez Wonder on 10 October 2009, and trainer Bart Cummings offered her the ride at the Caulfield Cup the following week. Payne was the third female jockey to ride in the Caulfield Cup. As a first-timer in the 2009 Melbourne Cup, she rode Cummings’ Allez Wonder with a riding weight of 50.5 kg. The horse was placed 16th in the field of 23. In 2010 Payne rode Yosei to victory in the Thousand Guineas at Caulfield.
The victory was a surprise for bookmakers and speechmakers. The horse, bought for $50,000 (a figure described by sportswriters as “pocket change” for horseflesh) was a long odds chance at 100–1, and afterwards Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and other speechmakers were criticised for failing to adapt their pre-prepared congratulations to acknowledge the historic nature of the win.
Mary and Paddy Payne’s youngest child, she is named after her. However, her mother died in a car accident when she was six months old. Her father had to take care of her and her nine siblings.
Michelle Payne Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Horse Jockey |
| House | Living in own house. |
Michelle Payne is one of the richest Horse Jockey from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michelle Payne 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Even as a child, she loved horse racing and her friends heard her vow to one day win the Melbourne Cup. She was 15 years old when she began racing, following seven of her older siblings.
She wore the colors and symbolism of the suffragette movement, just like many other female jockeys.
Michelle J. Payne (born 29 September 1985) is an Australian jockey. She won the 2015 Melbourne Cup, riding Prince of Penzance, and was the first female jockey to win the event.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Weight | 50 kg |
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Who is Michelle Payne Dating?
According to our records, Michelle Payne is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Michelle Payne’s is not dating anyone.
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In October 2016, she was awarded the Don Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame awards. The Don Award is “awarded to a sportsperson who, through their achievements and example over the last 12 months, is considered to have most inspired the nation”.
Facts & Trivia
Michelle Ranked on the list of most popular Horse Jockey. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Michelle Payne celebrates birthday on September 29 of every year.
On 23 June 2017, Payne was stood down from racing after she had tested positive for the drug phentermine, an appetite suppressant banned under Australian Rule of Racing 81B. The traces were found in Payne’s urine from a test taken on 11 June 2017, at the Swan Hill Cup meeting. Payne faced an inquiry by Racing Victoria stewards on 29 June 2017. Payne pleaded guilty to taking the weight suppressant phentermine and was banned for four weeks until 21 July 2017. Payne said after the investigation “The onus is 100 per cent with me … I regret not seeking more guidance, I wasn’t thorough, and that is completely my fault. My sincere apologies to everyone.”
How much money did Michelle Payne get for winning the Melbourne Cup?
Trainer(s)Darren Weir
JockeyMichelle Payne
Weight 53 kg
Barrier 1
Place 1
How many winners did Michelle Payne?
Michelle’s affinity for horses has seen her ride over 700 winners, including five Group Ones, but it’s her Melbourne Cup triumph that captured the hearts of a nation and topped off an incredible riding career.
Where is Stevie Payne now?
Stevie Payne Works as a Strapper for His Sister Michelle Stevie works as a strapper for his sister Michelle. His duties include grooming and tacking up horses for Michelle to ride. Stevie works at Michelle’s farm, MJ Payne Racing, which is located at Nottingham Farm at Ballarat Turf Club.
Who owns Prince Of Penzance?
Prince of Penzance
Country| New Zealand
Color| Bay
Breeder| Rich Hill Stud, Matamata
Trainer| Darren Weir
What is Michelle Payne jockey doing now?
She Operates Her Training Facility in Ballarat and Queensland. MJ Payne Racing is based out of Nottingham Farm, located at Ballarat Turf Club. In March 2021, Payne announced that she would be expanding her training operation to Queensland.