First British Muslim woman Jockey makes his debut at Goodwood

The first British Muslim woman who wins a horse race in Great Britain has made her amateur debut.

Khadijah Mellah, then 18 years old, wrote history by winning the Markel Magnolia Cup in 2019, months after driving for the first time on a horse.

On Friday she rode in her debut race as an amateur jockey on Goodwood Racecourse and finished sixth.

“I hope this is an explanation that outsiders and people with different backgrounds can really insist to continue and exceed expectations, and hopefully more winners,” she said.

“This is hopefully the first ride of many.”

The 24-year-old, from Peckham, participated in the Gay Kindersley Memorial Amateur Riders Handicap Race on the Horse Dick Uncle.

“People say it goes so fast, but I didn’t realize how fast,” she said.

“It was a huge buzz, a huge sensation.”

By participating in the Markel Magnolia Cup in 2019, a completely feminine, starting charity event-in Mrs. Mellah de First hijab-bearing jockey to win a horse race In Britain.

Since then she has helped Put on the Riding A Dream Academy – An initiative to help young people from different communities and disadvantaged backgrounds get involved in horse riding.

“I am overwhelmed with so much love and support,” Mrs Mellah added.

‘I have a really great circle around me; It has taken a literal army to get me here. On the following [race]. “