The story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Teresa PalmerMichelle Payne | Michelle Payne |
 Sam NeillPaddy Payne | Paddy Payne |
 Sullivan StapletonDarren Weir | Darren Weir |
 Magda SzubanskiSister Dominique | Sister Dominique |
 Genevieve MorrisJoan Sadler | Joan Sadler |
| SStevie PayneStevie Payne | Stevie Payne |
| GGryffin MorrisonYoung Stevie Payne | Young Stevie Payne |
| SSummer NorthYoung Michelle Payne | Young Michelle Payne |
 Brooke SatchwellTherese Payne | Therese Payne |
 Sophia ForrestCathy Payne | Cathy Payne |
 Anneliese AppsBrigid Payne | Brigid Payne |
 Katie CastlesMargaret Payne | Margaret Payne |
 Veronica ThomasBernadette | Bernadette |
 Zara ZoeMaree Payne | Maree Payne |
 Aaron GlenanePatrick Payne | Patrick Payne |
 Henry NixonAndrew Payne | Andrew Payne |
 Dennis CoardOwner #1 | Owner #1 |
| MMiranda BloomExtra | Extra |