'Proud' jockey Aswat makes history as first black woman in British jumps race
Summary
Aamilah Aswat became the first black British female jump jockey to compete in a British race. She participated in a race at Kempton, finishing fifth on a horse named Guchen. Aswat hopes to inspire other young people from diverse backgrounds to pursue their dreams in horse racing.Key Facts
- Aamilah Aswat is the first black British female jump jockey to race in Britain.
- She raced at Kempton and finished fifth out of ten riders.
- Aswat rode a horse named Guchen in the handicap hurdle.
- She completed the Riding A Dream Academy scholarship in 2021-22.
- Aswat has also participated in the Magnolia Cup flat race at Goodwood.
- The academy aims to increase diversity by supporting young people from different backgrounds in horse racing.
- Khadijah Mellah, who won the 2019 Magnolia Cup, co-founded the Riding A Dream Academy and expressed her excitement for Aswat's achievement.
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