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Turner first female jockey to ride Ascot winner in 32 years

Hayley Turner with connections
Hayley Turner with connections

Hayley Turner became only the second female jockey - and first since Gay Kelleway 32 years ago - to ride a Royal Ascot winner.

Turner got Charlie Fellowes' 33-1 shot Thanks Be home in front by a neck from the Queen's Magnetic Charm in the Sandringham Stakes.

Reflecting on her success, Turner said: "The girls' changing rooms are full now - and it was only a matter of time.

"Gay Kelleway was obviously the first, and great respect to her." 

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