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'Tears in my eyes': The heartbreak and inspiration behind history-making ride; where your horse finished

Caden Helmers
Anna Houlahan
Updated November 4 2025 - 5:41pm, first published 5:30pm

Jamie Melham has become the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup after guiding the only Australian-bred horse - Half Yours - to history.

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Caden Helmers

Caden Helmers

Sports Writer
Caden Helmers is a sports writer for The Canberra Times.
Anna Houlahan

Anna Houlahan

Journalist

Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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