Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne awarded The Don

By Sam Lane
Updated October 14 2016 - 8:50am, first published 8:40am
Michelle Payne  - recipient of The Don award
Michelle Payne - recipient of The Don award

An unprecedented ride followed by unforgettable comments in victory has seen Michelle Payne awarded the esteemed Don prize for producing the most inspired moment in Australian sport in the past year.

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