But Patrick is clearly stoked about his sister's performance. 'We were always the youngest two growing up and spent a lot of time together... it's great for him to have such an important role.'. 'I think he'll be great. He also has Down’s syndrome. I'm so extremely happy for Michelle and Stevie. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 'He couldn't have done it better. Her brother Steven, who has Down syndrome, is the strapper for winning horse Prince of Penzance’s, and played a big role in his preparation for the race. Taking a break: Michelle shares a moment with a horse in this picture. Eight of the nine Payne siblings have ridden as jockeys at Australian racecourses. "We've said worse - that was a soft version," he shot back. Most of the Payne's other siblings were expected to be trackside for the Melbourne Cup ride, after which the 29-year-old jockey may retire from the sport which Michelle told the Age, has 'been my passion since I was five years old. Like, she was a like a baby elephant, she just had no skills whatsoever, but she learned to ride really well and kudos to her being able to do so well and not being a natural athlete.". Stevie the strapper (Image: Channel 7) In a gracious and humble interview, Michelle said her brother Stevie, who has down syndrome, was “a … She won the first race she ever competed in, aged 15, Inseparable: Michelle Payne and brother Stevie have been described as inseparable in the week leading up to the Melbourne Cup. "Women are getting more accepted in the sport and this will pave the way for other female riders. "Michelle gets along really well with the other riders and she mentors the younger female riders so I'd like to think she's a good role model for them and hopefully it will inspire them so they can do well in the sport as well.". Michelle reckons they watched it hundreds of times and could probably still recite the film from start to finish. Please sign in to contribute to the Mamamia Community. Australia might be crazy about Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne, but to her laconic older brother, Patrick, she'll always be 'Stink' - the nickname she got from her siblings as payback for being "really cute and good at school". Australia’s first female Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne has tonight paid a beautiful tribute to her brother Stevie on The Project. Stevie Payne shot to national stardom today after being the strapper for his sister Michelle Payne. Stevie Payne is one of the few people with Down syndrome to work as a strapper in the racing industry, which is gradually undergoing change and acceptance of people with disabilities. He was responsible for drawing Prince of Penzance’s number one barrier position, and correctly predicting the horse would be “in front at 200 metres [to go]”. By Candace Sutton for Daily Mail Australia and Leith Huffadine, Published: 23:41 EDT, 2 November 2015 | Updated: 17:44 EDT, 3 November 2015, As the strapper of the winning horse in Melbourne Cup said about his sister after she crossed the finishing line, 'Great win, great ride, ten out of ten.'. Michelle and Stevie Payne come from a family steeped in the Australian horse racing industry. Patrick - a jockey himself - spilled the beans on his newly famous sister this morning on Sunrise. In a gracious and humble interview, Michelle said her brother Stevie, who has down syndrome, was “a blessing to our family”, “Stevie is beautiful… Stevie has down syndrome obviously. And he responded to Glen Boss, who was critical of Michelle's description of racing as chauvinistic. She and her siblings were brought up by their father Paddy after their mother Mary died in a motor vehicle accident, when Michelle was six months old. “I got back within seven months and I’m just so happy. 'He's really enjoyable to have around, and I think it's important for those sorts of kids to get a go at something, and if they get a go they reward you.'. The siblings come from a racing family in which nine brothers and sisters are jockeys.
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