Khadijah Mellah, 1st UK Jockey to Wear Hijab, Wins 2019 Magnolia Cup

Khadijah Mellah set two landmarks Thursday in the 2019 Magnolia Cup.

The 18-year-old became the first jockey to compete in Britain while wearing a hijab when she headed for the starting gate. Moments later, Mellah celebrated a victory.

"Even in my wildest dreams I never imagined this could happen," Mellah said, per the Guardian's Greg Wood. "I only sat on a racehorse a couple of months ago and I am just never going to forget this day. To be honest, I want to go back and do it all over again, what an incredible feeling."

The Magnolia Cup is an annual charity race at Goodwood Racecourse. Victoria Pendleton, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in cycling, was among the women taking part in this year's event.

Beyond just her age, Mellah explained to CNN's George Ramsay why she's unique on the racing circuit.

"I've been looking at the racing history and typically it's all just middle class white women," she said. "It's a nice change to see someone who isn't typically racing to be racing. I feel like it could open up doors for people and I like the idea that I'm starting a little movement and surprising people."

The teenager certainly set a high bar to clear for herself should she return to racing.

Wood noted Mellah is heading off to college in the fall but will potentially apply for an amateur jockey's license, which would allow her to compete in additional events.