Payne given Breeders' Cup boost after losing Penzance ride

Michelle Payne has even more incentive to get race-fit with the ride on Azkadellia at the Breeders' Cup meeting in Santa Anita on the line.

Payne made history last year when she won the Melbourne Cup on Prince Of Penzance but was upset last week when she was told she would not be riding him when he made his return later this month.

Managing owner John Richards added fuel to the fire, saying he believed she should retire after a serious injury which has kept her away from race-riding since May.