Paddy Payne Snr, racing patriarch who fathered jockeys, dies at 90

Paddy Payne Snr, the New Zealand-born trainer who moved his family to Australia and raised eight professional jockeys, has died aged 90.

Why it mattersThe Payne family has shaped Australian racing for decades; their story reflects how talent and persistence across generations build lasting legacies in sport.

AustraliaThe Payne family's impact on Australian thoroughbred racing and popular culture through the Melbourne Cup win and film will be remembered in the sport's history.

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