Britain's first female Muslim jockey made history by winning the Magnolia Cup at Glorious Goodwood 🏆🧕🏇🙌:
'It's the fastest I've ever been' - jockey Mellah makes history
The 18-year-old student is believed to be the first person in the UK to appear in a competitive horse race while wearing a hijab. In the process, she beat the likes of professional event rider Sophie van der Merwe and Olympic cycling champion turned amateur jockey Victoria Pendleton."She has a smile that lights up our yard every time she comes in"When I passed the post I couldn't believe it, and then I saw all my family and friends and started crying. I am quite competitive, so I wanted to win this race, but I never expected to.
BBC presenter Alexis Green, former Apprentice star Luisa Zissman and TV personality Vogue Williams also took part in the all-female race.
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