Sadly, it’s true that, if the Champions Weekend hadn’t been on, Saffie may not have got the ride on Highwayman. Nobody would have given him a better ride though and I hope she gets many more top rides on the back of it. Glad to see Francesca highlight that Rachel Blackmore’s success hasn’t resulted in an influx of female jump jockeys though. Jason Weaver bangs on about racing being a sport where men & women compete on an equal basis and it’s true (and ought to be promoted more aggressively) but, for the women, the opportunity to compete seems still very much based on rides provided by your dad, uncle, husband etc
