Half Yours wins $5 million Caulfield Cup

Half Yours has won the $5 million Caulfield Cup ahead of River Of Stars, making Jamie Melham the first female jockey to win the major.

Shayne Hope
AAP
Half Yours has won the Caulfield Cup on a historic afternoon in Melbourne. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Half Yours has won the Caulfield Cup on a historic afternoon in Melbourne. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP

Jamie Melham has become the first female jockey to win the $5 million Caulfield Cup, steering favourite Half Yours to victory in the world’s richest 2400m turf handicap.

Trained by father-and-son duo Tony and Calvin McEvoy, Half Yours beat River Of Stars in a thrilling finish.

Third home was Valiant King and Presage Nocturne was fourth.

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

The Game NRL 2026

Originally published on AAP

Latest Edition

The Nightly cover for 01-05-2026

Latest Edition

Edition Edition 1 May 20261 May 2026

Grief gives way to fury as Little Baby’s death exposes sickness at nation’s heart.