A Breakthrough Ride: Saffie Osborne's Historic Victory and the Slow Moving Wheels of Change Saffie Osborne's victory in the St Leger is a milestone that has been years in the making.
At 24, she becomes the first female jockey to win one of British Flat racing's five Classics, paving the way for others to follow.
This achievement comes at a time when horse racing is grappling with issues of diversity and inclusion. The St Leger, the oldest Classic Flat race, has faced controversy over the years.