It is based on the true story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015.

In her memorable victory speech, which was televised live across Australia, she told all the people along the way who had said she could not do it, to “get stuffed”.

Griffiths watched the speech at a Cup day barbecue and was inspired to make the film.

[9][10] Ride Like a Girl was released in Australia on 26 September 2019,[2] and was distributed worldwide by Paramount Home Video on 10 March 2020.

The website's critics consensus reads: "Ride Like a Girl is far from the subtlest inspirational drama, but its fact-based story and charming cast are just enough to guide it down the stretch.