![Little extra: Hugh Bowman revealed his premiership prod came via a swipe from a Melbourne Cup-winning owner.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170729155549im_/https://www.fairfaxstatic.com.au/content/dam/images/g/x/l/g/9/3/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.gxlcn0.png/1501316462294.jpg)
Melbourne Cup-winning owner's dig inspires premiership winner
Hugh Bowman revealed his premiership prod came via a swipe from a Melbourne Cup-winning owner as he sealed a fourth premiership - then fell foul of stewards when losing a race on protest which will mean he starts the new season on the sidelines.