She took home the impressive prize of $40,000 AUD[4] after triumphing in a thrilling race from a 13 m (43 ft) handicap, crossing the finish line in 13.69 seconds to secure a narrow victory over Tierra Exum, the sister of NBA star Dante Exum.
At the conclusion of the 2019/2020 Victorian Athletic League season, Martin decided to step away from the sport.
Throughout the season, Martin demonstrated her determination and skill by qualifying for an impressive five finals including a second-place finish in the Women's 400 m (1310 ft) 2023 Mortlake Gift.
Stewards issued the penalty due to her improvement of 7 m (23 ft) from a race held in the Victorian town of Ararat just twelve days prior.
He refuted any claims that Martin had been involved in a scheme to intentionally lose a race in order to avoid a more significant handicap.