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London teenager Khadijah Mellah had only been riding for four months when she became the first Muslim woman to win a prestigious British horse race. Despite being the youngest competitor, she rode to victory in the 2019 Magnolia Cup at the world-famous Goodwood Racecourse.

Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Emily Webb

Picture: Khadijah Mellah on a horse, smiling
Credit: Great British Racing