Jamie Melham rode Half Yours to a three-length victory in the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse, becoming the first woman to win both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.
The Australian-bred gelding, trained by Tony and Calvin McEvoy, marked Victoria’s first homegrown winner since 1973 in the 3200-meter race under overcast skies.
A post-race veterinary check confirmed a minor cheek laceration on the horse, requiring no treatment, amid ongoing animal welfare discussions.
