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Making horse-racing history in a hijab
London teenager Khadijah Mellah had only been riding for four months when she became the first Muslim woman to win in British racing.
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
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