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First female jockey wins Australia’s Melbourne Cup

Updated 11:52 PM EST, Mon November 2, 2015
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Michelle Payne riding Prince of Penzance celebrates winning the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. She is the first female jockey to ever win the revered race.
Michelle Payne riding Prince of Penzance celebrates winning the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. She is the first female jockey to ever win the revered race.
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Michelle Payne rides Prince of Penzance to win Race 7 on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3. Pirates of Penzance was considered an outsider before the race, but came from behind to take the trophy. French-bred horse Max Dynamite came second and New Zealand's Criterion came third.
Michelle Payne rides Prince of Penzance to win Race 7 on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3. Pirates of Penzance was considered an outsider before the race, but came from behind to take the trophy. French-bred horse Max Dynamite came second and New Zealand's Criterion came third.
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A spectator sports an intricate headpiece on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Race 7 is the one they've all come to see -- a famous race that has been run since 1861. Off the track, racegoers compete for the most creative headwear.
A spectator sports an intricate headpiece on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. Race 7 is the one they've all come to see -- a famous race that has been run since 1861. Off the track, racegoers compete for the most creative headwear.
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A general view of Race 3 is pictured during The J.B. Cummings AM Tribute on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3. It's a public holiday in the state of Victoria so residents can watch the race at the track or various functions.
A general view of Race 3 is pictured during The J.B. Cummings AM Tribute on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3. It's a public holiday in the state of Victoria so residents can watch the race at the track or various functions.
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A racegoer arrives on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3 in sunny Melbourne.
A racegoer arrives on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3 in sunny Melbourne.
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Chad Scofiled rides De Little Engine to win Race 3, the J.B Cummings AM Tribute Plate, on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3.
Chad Scofiled rides De Little Engine to win Race 3, the J.B Cummings AM Tribute Plate, on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3.
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Glen Boss riding Genuine Lad leads the field around the first bend during Race 3 on November 3.
Glen Boss riding Genuine Lad leads the field around the first bend during Race 3 on November 3.
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A graceful racegoer arrives on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3.
A graceful racegoer arrives on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3.
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James Cummings poses with the trophy after Zarzali won Race 2 on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3.
James Cummings poses with the trophy after Zarzali won Race 2 on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3.
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Designer Phillip Rhodes poses on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3.
Designer Phillip Rhodes poses on Melbourne Cup Day on November 3.
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Racegoers with fashionable headpieces pose upon arrival on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3.
Racegoers with fashionable headpieces pose upon arrival on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 3.
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