A decade on from her history-making Melbourne Cup victory, Michelle Payne and Prince Of Penzance continue to inspire people. On Thursday, some of those people told their stories as she toured the Cup around her hometown.
Saturday 18 October 2025
theage.com.au - 3 days ago
Michelle Payne took the Melbourne Cup on tour. This is what it meant to the people of Ballarat


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