I am no fan of the Melbourne Cup: gambling, horse racing and frippery do not appeal to me. However, Ride Like a Girl captivated me, drawing me into the story with its well-written dialogue peppered with wry humour, beautiful camera work and superb acting. Teresa Palmer, left, and Michelle Payne Betting and horse racing were certainly elements of the film, but it was about far more than that – it was about one young woman’s triumph over adversity, persevering against deep-seat…
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