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.
Ashleigh Wicheard, winner of Thursday's Markel Magnolia Cup at Goodwood, hopes her actions both before and during the race help to promote horse racing to more black women.
Willie Mullins won both the Tote Galway Plate and the Guinness Galway Hurdle last year and the champion trainer is typically well represented in both races, for.