Jockey Michelle Payne First female winner of the Melbourne Cup - Winner's Speech

For more visit our site www.FGReview.com Michelle Payne Winner of the 2015 Melbourne Cup acceptance speech. Video Source courtesy of the Seven Network Australia.

[@jaymac1172]

LOVE YOUR SPIRIT MICHELLE-CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@777Psychodelia]

Wow we love you Michelle, for women everywhere. You are the bravest, sweetest soul! I have heard, too, that for the first time in Australian history, more women (60%) are taking up the horribly dangerous sport of horse racing. Know I could never have done it myself. Your bravery and humility are so inspiring. Ride on!

[@peterclement6178]

Plenty of people here in Opunake and Hawera NZ. - Well done Michelle, well done the Payne whanau.

[@brucet7965]

Very well done young lady!

[@ajfreebury4931]

What a Legend !

[@mayabrouwer3313]

You go girl...........................job well done and CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@AshAlmond1]

Who rules the world? Michelle, well done girl!

[@niallquinn6683]

What a wonderfully well spoken lady to boot...congratulations!

[@ChloeDeborah1]

WOOT WOO! FIRST FEMALE! YOU GO GURL! ♥ xxx

[@MultiPhillyphilly]

+ChloeDeborah1 How exactly does her result make you feel as a women?

[@1201Filmz]

+MultiPhillyphilly Michelle Payne is a classless bogan that talks like an 8yr old. The fact they shine a spotlight on her as an example of a "strong, independent, empowered women" is embarrassing. If that's the best female athlete Melbourne has to offer, then it's very sad. I'm pretty sure the Melbourne Cup is a HORSE RACE, not a jockey race. She was hired to ride the fast horse, which she beat half to death, just like the rest of the field of midget-men. In the same month that Holly Holm achieved something no man or woman has achieved before, why has Michelle Payne even received more than five seconds of fame? As a woman and a Melbournian myself, I'm embarrassed to be represented by her.

[@NumiRainbows]

1201Filmz it takes a very weak person to try and break down someone else’s well deserved accomplishments. It’s not about being the VERY best, you muppet. It’s about acknowledging women’s capabilities, in addition to overcoming prejudices, specifically because of her gender. Against ALL ODDS, literally, this woman continues to be brave and believe in herself and uplift other women, especially in her field. If you’re embarrassed to be repped by Michelle as a woman, let’s hear about your accomplishments, and what you can offer us, in the way of being a successful and supportive role model. 👂 *crickets* Back to your cave, critic...

[@TimeTraveller010]

This win is a bit like a fairy tale turned reality. It's always good to see optimism emerge out of misfortune. Congratulations to the Payne family.

[@retimixshotcrete5870]

Just watched the movie , f#@king awsome 👊🏼💯

[@marknorris1381]

Such an inspiration.

[@josephregondola8631]

the movie is awesome 2 thumbs up 👍👍 what a great story❤

[@kenlumlow6812]

More prettier than angel

[@andrewschubank5252]

its funny how many men where up in arms about this !!! and it still exists in racing today pretty sad cause there as good if not better than the men !!!

[@deputylizard]

when the jockey looks as good as the emirates models

[@hoof31]

no one ever said women cant be jockeys stop assuming

[@blogegog]

Cool! Too bad she ruined the moment with sexism.

[@tpp969]

+blogegog no you have.

[@1201Filmz]

+Polly Parrot True though.

[@chloebosman2924]

what like you did just then?

[@butt9094]

Sexism and discrimination is confronting, but it needs to be talked about for things to change. Congrats Michelle!!

[@marknorris1381]

Why should she stay silent if she's experienced that? Good on her for standing up for herself I say.

[@Brimsy]

If she was so tough why did she become a drug cheat ?

[@trentbell5931]

She ruined it for herself when she brought feminism into it. She stole so many hearts up until that point. She should have been a national heroine really, spoilt it for herself. Silly girl