Saffie Osborne Makes History in St Leger Win
Saffie Osborne became the first woman to ride a British Classic winner, steering Highwayman to victory in the St Leger at Doncaster and giving Joseph O’Brien a 1-2 with Enceladus second. The win came on the 250th running of the race, with Highwayman delivering a substantial prize and solidifying Osborne’s historic breakthrough.
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About highwayman
A highwayman was a robber who stole from travellers. This type of thief usually travelled and robbed by horse as compared to a footpad who travelled and robbed on foot; mounted highwaymen were widely considered to be socially superior to footpads. Such criminals operated until the mid- or late 19th century. Highwaywomen, such as Katherine Ferrers, were said to also exist, often dressing as men, especially in fiction.
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