'A total star': how social media reacted to Khadijah Mellah's Magnolia Cup win

Khadijah Mellah enjoyed an emotional success in Thursdays Magnolia Cup and she had plenty of support on social media. Here are a few of the highlights...

Oli Bell, one of the patrons of the Ebony Horse Club and a key part in Mellah's journey, was extremely proud...

Fellow Magnolia Cup rival, and Racing Post reporter Kitty Trice enjoyed the experience and praised her opponent...

John Dance, who has had plenty of big days with Laurens, enjoyed the victory...

Rose Grissell, head of diversity and inclusion for British racing at the BHA, was understandably happy with the historic result...

Trainer Eve Johnson Houghton shared her praise for Khadijah...

And finally, a royal congratulations for Khadijah Mellah...

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