From Kempton to Aintree: Can Aswat Follow Blackmore's Trail?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Aamilah Aswat says riding in the Grand National is “still the dream.” After making history last week, that dream no longer looks quite so distant.

The 24-year-old became the first black female British jump jockey to win a race in the UK when partnering Guchen to victory in a handicap hurdle at Kempton on 2 February. It was her fourth ride under rules — all four have come aboard the same horse.

Female-Jockeys on The Race Lab

From Kempton to Aintree: Can Aswat Follow Blackmore's Trail?