Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne has changed her tip at the last minute.
The 2015 winner, who was the first female jockey to win the great race, is with James McDonald’s ride Trustyourinstinct this afternoon, having first tipped Hopewell Rock.
She was initially wary given some rain was forecast, but is keener now there are clear skies over Flemington.
And the fact the horse’s billionaire owner put $1m on Hopewell Rock makes her think he is trying to distract punters from Trustyourinsintinct.
“I’ve changed my selection last minute just because of the rain forecast,” she told NOVA this morning.
“I think it’s funny [that] the owner, he’s had a bet to win $10 million on another runner… I thought he could have been steering people away from one of his main chances… I think he’s in with a really good shot.”