Saffie Osborne, the 24-year-old jockey who recently won the St Leger — one of Britain’s most prestigious horse races — says the "fear of failure" that once haunted her has now faded after achieving her lifelong dream. Osborne became the first woman to win a British Classic, a group of five major horse races that are among the most prestigious in the sport. She says that while she still has ambitions to achieve more, the victory at Doncaster on Saturday gives her the satisfaction of knowing her career has been "worth it." Racing is a physically demanding sport, and Osborne has faced significant challenges. She estimates she drives over 65,000 miles a year, often alone, and has suffered serious injuries, including broken bones from falls. Despite these hardships, she has remained focused on her dream. She has now fulfilled it, becoming one of only six female jockeys in the past 250 years to ride in a British Classic, with a total of just 12 such rides recorded by women. Osborne acknowledges that the sport has long been male-dominated, but she believes the landscape is slowly changing. "It's becoming less and less of a conversation, which is quite nice," she said. She also emphasized the significance of her achievement, noting that there are so few milestones left for women in the sport. "To have my own one is quite special," she said. Her victory on Highwayman in the St Leger was unexpected, as it was her first ride for trainer Joseph O'Brien and came about due to an injury to the regular jockey. Despite this, Osborne insists that her gender has not hindered her opportunities. "I don't feel like I'm ever looked at any differently because I'm a woman," she said. She added that she is treated as "one of the lads" in the weighing room and has not experienced the sexism and misogyny that other female jockeys, like Bryony Frost, have faced. With 60 race wins since May, Osborne is currently ranked eighth in the Flat Jockeys Championship and is open about her goal of becoming champion jockey — a title no woman has yet achieved. She credits her agent, Tony Hind, for helping her build a strong career and is optimistic about her future. "I would love to be the next one on the list," she said, highlighting the support and opportunities she has received.