Osborne credits Newmarket move after St Leger win
St Leger-winning jockey Saffie Osborne credits "amazing" Newmarket after she became the first woman to win a British Classic.
Saffie Osborne, the 24-year-old jockey who recently became the first woman to win a British Classic, has credited her move to Newmarket for her historic achievement. The Suffolk native, who grew up in Lambourn, West Berkshire, relocated to the famous horse racing town three years ago. Osborne, who has ridden 65 winners since May, is currently ranked 10th in the Flat Jockeys Championship.
She praised the vibrant atmosphere in Newmarket, stating, "I feel lucky to be based here." Osborne expressed gratitude to retired jockey Hayley Turner for helping her secure accommodation upon her arrival in Newmarket, as she found it preferable to living with her parents in Lambourn. The proximity of various yards in Newmarket has been instrumental in her career, allowing her to ride for numerous trainers and compete in more races.
Osborne emphasized that her victory at the St Leger, one of the five British Flat racing Classics, fulfilled a childhood dream and described the moment as an overwhelming wave of emotion. She hopes to relive this feeling many more times in her career.
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