12 September 2026
Saffie Osborne becomes first female jockey to win a British Classic
Saffie Osborne became the first female jockey to win a British Classic Flat race when she claimed the St Leger aboard Highwayman. The historic victory marks a milestone in British horseracing, with Osborne delivering the winner in the sport’s oldest Classic contest. The result was reported by BBC Sport. Osborne’s success in the St Leger on Highwayman ends a long wait for a female rider to record a Classic win and sets a new benchmark in top-level Flat racing. The achievement will be noted across the racing community as a breakthrough for female jockeys in Britain’s most prestigious races.
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Her win demonstrates that female jockeys can succeed at the highest level of British Classic racing, creating a new precedent for opportunities in top rides.
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