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.
