Historic Triumph: Saffie Osborne Becomes First Female Jockey to Capture a British Classic as Highwayman Secures the St Leger
Saffie Osborne etched her name into the annals of British racing history at Doncaster when she guided Highwayman across the finish line to claim the 250th edition of the Betfred St Leger. In doing so, she became the inaugural woman to win a British Classic, a milestone that resonated far beyond the confines of the racecourse.
The 24-year-old Osborne was handed the spare mount on Highwayman, a ho…
Sept. 12, 2026, 3:45 p.m.