Saffie Osborne makes history at Doncaster with St Leger victory
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Sat 12 Sep 2026
Saffie Osborne made history as she became the first woman to ride the winner of a British Classic as Highwayman led home a Joseph O’Brien one-two in the Betfred St Leger.
Handed the plum spare ride on the improving Vinnie Roe Stakes winner as just reward for a fine season, the eye was drawn to the 24-year-old who was moving stylishly into contention as the runners entered the long Doncaster straight.
With the Ballydoyle contingent seemingly beaten off as Osborne sent her mount on with a furlong to run, the only danger appeared Billy Loughnane and 5-2 second-favourite Enceladus.
However, Highwayman (11-) was not for reeling in under an inspired Osborne who entered the record books on the 250th anniversary of the world’s oldest Classic.
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