Characters
How many of the Payne children became jockeys?
8
"Every apprentice gets pulled off rides Stinky"
Andrew
What odds was Prince of Penzance in the Melbourne Cup? How much did Joan and the Sisters put on the horse?
100-1
$20
$148.55
Where did the 5 Payne siblings run in a race together for the first time?
Ballarat
Michelle was the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup. What number woman was she to ride in the event?
Fifth
Cathy Payne married which famous jockey?
Kerrin McEvoy
"Do you want to know how to win the biggest race in the world? Like that."
Darren Weir
What was the name of the horse Michelle fell off during the movie?
Vladiostok
What racecourses are used in the film?
What are the two horses left in Paddy Payne’s stable before Michelle leaves for Melbourne?
Chatnooga and Percival's Pride
Which Australian actor plays the Head Sister?
Magda Szubanski
Who said the quote “What do you expect, that we'll put the red carpet out for you'?
Damien Oliver
What key moment happens during the wedding?
What was Michelle's mother's name?
Mary
Is the use of Stevie saying I’m Down Syndrome in the movie realistic or fiction?
Realistic - he used it every time he got into trouble
Sam Neill plays which leading character in the film?
"If you take the gap and lose, they'll say you're reckless and lacking in technique because you're a girl"
Brigid
How many kilograms did Michelle have to lose to ride at 50 in the Caulfield Cup? What actions did she take to achieve this?
3
Sauna, Wearing Garbage Bags, Heating, Layered Clothing, Additional Fitness Work
What are Prince of Penzance's racing colours?
Green hat and sleeves with white and purple checks
What was the name of the TAB attendant?
Trevor
Name the 10 children of the Payne family
Brigid, Maree, Therese, Bernadette, Cathy, Margaret, Andrew, Patrick, Stevie, Michelle
"A horse gallops with his lungs, he perserveres with his heart and he wins with his character"
Paddy
Which barrier did Stevie want to draw for Michelle in the Melbourne Cup?
1 or 2
"You're out of your mind. Get married, travel, have kids" Which Payne sister said this as she tried to convince Michelle to give up riding?
Cathy
What is the name of the book Ride Like A Girl is based off?
Life As I Know It