History-making jockey paves way for others with academy and scholarship
Jockey Khadijah Mellah made history in 2019, becoming the first British Muslim woman to win a horse race, now she's committed to helping diversify the sport.
Jockey Khadijah Mellah made history in 2019, becoming the first British Muslim woman to win a horse race, now she's committed to helping diversify the sport.
While typically preserved for the upper class in Europe, horse racing in Mali is one of the country's biggest sports.
Blackmore led home a one-two for trainer Henry de Bromhead, winning at 11-1 from 100-1 runner-up Balko Des Flos.