Michelle Payne wins Don prize at Sport Australia Hall of Fame awards

By Samantha Lane
Updated October 13 2016 - 11:13pm, first published 10:44pm
Michelle Payne on Prince of Penzance after winning the 2015 Melbourne Cup. Photo: Joe Armao
Michelle Payne on Prince of Penzance after winning the 2015 Melbourne Cup. Photo: Joe Armao
Michelle Payne leaving The Alfred Hospital after abdominal surgery in June. Photo: Penny Stephens
Michelle Payne leaving The Alfred Hospital after abdominal surgery in June. Photo: Penny Stephens
Payne accepting the Don award on Thursday night. Photo: Samantha Lane
Payne accepting the Don award on Thursday night. Photo: Samantha Lane

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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