Mongan: Win an inspiration

Laura Mongan hopes her victory on Saturday’s St Leger will act as an inspiration for other women in horse racing.

Epsom-based trainer Mongan made the headlines at Doncaster at the weekend as she became the first woman to train the winner of the final Classic of the season when Harbour Law triumphed at odds of 22/1.

Amy Murphy, who at 24 is the youngest trainer to hold a licence, has already said the “fantastic result for women in racing” has boosted her confidence as she prepares to saddle her first runner in Pyla at Thirsk on Tuesday.

Mongan has wished Murphy the best of luck in her career and wants her own success to encourage other women in the sport.

“I do think it is fantastic for women in racing, absolutely I do,” Mongan told Sky Sports News HQ as she reflected on Harbour Law’s win.

“It’s a great start [for Amy] and I hope that it will keep the girls’ names going all the time and there’s no reason why girls can’t compete as equals.

“It’s been an industry that has always sort of favoured the male side of things, but good luck to her.

Mongan admits there can be barriers for women in racing but is hopeful she has managed to break some of them down thanks to Harbour Law.

“Even the riding side of it, it is very hard for girls to get going,” she said. “I’m not sure why because so many girls come into …

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