Melham's rise to Aussie history

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 31, 2026

Jamie Melham speaks about her rise through the jockey ranks to become the first woman to win the Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double.

Read full article

More News

Another shock Melbourne Cup scratching; Derby Day trainer charged by stewards

Oct 31, 2026

Another shock Melbourne Cup scratching; Derby Day trainer charged by stewards

The Melbourne Cup field has taken yet another blow after vet tests this morning.

Hyrox athlete who soiled herself ‘traumatised’ by backlash

Oct 31, 2026

Hyrox athlete who soiled herself ‘traumatised’ by backlash

The Australian athlete who became unwell during a Hyrox event in September has apologised to her fellow competitors, but says she’s “only human”.

Waller's early one-two on Derby day

Oct 31, 2026

Waller's early one-two on Derby day

The Roaring Sun finishes clear of pre-race favourite Unhinged as champion trainer Chris Waller starts his carnival in style.

AFLW Round 12: Geelong lock in top-two finish; league stars call time

Oct 31, 2026

AFLW Round 12: Geelong lock in top-two finish; league stars call time

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12 – the final round before the finals. Follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

How much will it cost getting to Brisbane 2032? A legend’s daughter and Olympic hopeful reveals

Oct 31, 2026

How much will it cost getting to Brisbane 2032? A legend’s daughter and Olympic hopeful reveals

The daughter of one of Australia’s most famed swimmer’s has her own dream. The greatest struggle to get there is outside of the pool.

Audi forgets fluro fan in F1 car's sidepod

Oct 31, 2026

Audi forgets fluro fan in F1 car's sidepod

Audi will be rueing their mistake after they missed a 'very bright fan' left in the sidepod when Freddie Slater went out for his FP1 run.

‘We stopped Jarryd Hayne from getting stabbed in jail’: Fainu reveals plot against former Eels star

Oct 31, 2026

‘We stopped Jarryd Hayne from getting stabbed in jail’: Fainu reveals plot against former Eels star

Former Manly hooker Manase Fainu says he helped foil a plan to have the Parramatta figure stabbed in a Sydney prison.

Can Australia pull off a grandstand finish?

Oct 31, 2026

Can Australia pull off a grandstand finish?

Dan Brettig and Adam Collins analyse a day that South Africa dominated until the tourists struck late to open up a tantalising final day of the series.

Wallabies should wing it with Lomax and Pietsch ahead of the World Cup

Oct 30, 2026

Wallabies should wing it with Lomax and Pietsch ahead of the World Cup

Zac Lomax’s ability under the high ball should make him a contender for a Wallabies wing spot, but he’s stuck playing in the centres for Australia A.

‘I was angry after that’: The Samoan high shot that hasn’t been forgotten

Oct 30, 2026

‘I was angry after that’: The Samoan high shot that hasn’t been forgotten

Here’s another reason the Samoa v Tonga World Cup clash promises to be one of the explosive games in rugby league this year.

Start of 'insane' Cup week begins

Oct 30, 2026

Start of 'insane' Cup week begins

2025 Melbourne Cup winner Jamie Melham speaks to Nine Today about cheering her husband in the Derby and preparing for Tuesday's big race.

Cormier among favourites for $3m Derby

Oct 30, 2026

Cormier among favourites for $3m Derby

Flemington is set to be alight with a huge day of racing, with Cormier and Stormy Marco the favourites for the Victoria Derby.

Recommended

Sport Solid

Sport Solid is a dynamic sports news network that reports daily news updates 24/7 with the latest scoreboard.

ABOUT US
NEWSLETTER

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Sport Solid. All Rights Reserved.