She is also the sister of 2015 Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne - the first woman to ever ride a winner in the famous race. 'She was loved by many throughout her life,' the statement added.

Bernadette, a former jockey herself, died last week at the ... Michelle – who shot to superstardom in 2015 when she won the Melbourne Cup – said her family are deeply appreciative of all ...

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has opened up about the tragedy that has rocked her family. Bernadette, a former jockey herself, died last week at the age of 51. Watch the biggest ...