Tragedy has again struck one of Victorian racing’s famous families after the death of former jockey Bernadette Payne.

She was the second-eldest sister of Melbourne Cup winner Michelle and one of 10 children raised by single father Paddy Payne ...

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has broken her silence for the first time following the sudden passing of her sister Bernadette.

Bernadette was just 51 years of age. Sadly, the Payne family has dealt with more than its fair share of tragedy. Paddy’s wife ...

Payne, who was a jockey before retiring in 2009, is one of trainer Paddy Payne's 10 children. Bernadette's other siblings include Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle and leading trainer Patrick as ...

Picture: Alex CoppelSource: News Corp Australia Ms Payne, 51, was one of eight of Ballarat trainer Paddy Payne’s 10 children to become a jockey, riding almost 200 winners before retiring in 2009.

"We ask that our family's privacy is respected at this time. Thank you." Ms Payne, 51, was one of eight of Ballarat trainer Paddy Payne's 10 children to become a jockey, riding almost 200 winners ...