The Riding A Dream Academy which supports young people aged 14-18 from diverse ethnic communities and underprivileged backgrounds is launching a special course aimed specifically at those with little or no riding or horse experience.
46 aspiring jockeys from black or mixed-race backgrounds have already applied to compete in next year s Goodwood after Ashleigh Wicheard stormed to victory in the Magnolia Cup last week.
The 36-year-old, who has been involved in the sport for 15 years, rode Scott Dixen s Dark Shot over the line to win the race sponsored by Markel, which aims to raise fund for women s charities