What's On in Merricks

Michelle Payne is powerful, inspiring and honest. A Melbourne Cup winning jockey, author of Ride On, and passionate advocate for horses, resilience and second chances. Come and hear Michelle speak about her new novel, a raw and remarkable story of a life lived against the odds showcasing timeless truths: lessons of love and loss, hope through heartbreak, healing kindness, the power of patience and finding the strength—no matter what—to rise up and ride on. A story about finding your way forward when the path isn't clear, and the grace required to keep riding toward who you're meant to become. In 2015, Michelle Payne is a name that rose to the top. Not only because of a ride of lifetime but also because of a powerful speech. Michelle was the first female to win the Melbourne Cup on Prince of Penance. Taking the lead with 100 meters to go.