Michelle Payne was first to break racing’s glass ceiling. Rachel King is lining up to smash another
- Posted on October 10, 2026
- By The Age
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In brief
Sydney jockey Rachel King has emerged as a formidable force in horse racing, following her triumphant victory at the prestigious Caulfield Guineas worth $1 million. Building on Michelle Payne's groundbreaking legacy in breaking gender barriers within the sport, King is now positioned to make her own historic mark at the Cox Plate. Her recent Group 1 success demonstrates exceptional skill and determination, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of elite racing events.
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Michelle Payne was first to break racing’s glass ceiling. Rachel King is lining up to smash another
History could be rewritten in this year’s Cox Plate by a Sydney jockey who won the $1 million group 1 Caulfield Guineas on Saturday.
