Jockey Kaiya Fraser achieved the biggest victory of his career on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Goodwood.
He guided the unbeaten colt Dr Rascal to a narrow win in the Group 2 Coral Vintage Stakes.
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The 23-year-old from Hackney was competing at Group level for the first time.
He positioned the Oliver Cole-trained two-year-old through a tight opening along the far rail in the closing stages.
Dr Rascal won by half a length over runner-up Haffner. Al Hudaiba finished third.
The victory came just 17 days after an incident at Ascot.
There, Fraser was pulled off Dr Rascal when a rival horse bit him on the thigh before the race.
He remounted and secured a win.
Stewards Inquiry and Caution
After the race, stewards summoned Fraser to an inquiry regarding his late positioning along the inside rail. They cleared him of any riding offense.
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Stewards determined that Fraser had navigated through a tight but legitimate gap. However, officials issued a caution after Dr Rascal drifted left near the finish line.
Fraser expressed gratitude following his maiden Group level achievement.
"First of all I want to thank my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ without whom this would not be possible," he said.
He also highlighted the support from the horse's connections. "I want to thank all the owners and Mr Cole for putting me on and trusting me.
This is a great day, I’m very happy and happy to get the job done for them," Fraser said.
Reflecting on the personal significance, he added: "This means everything. This is what we wake up for every morning.
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I’ve put so much hard work to get to where I am today. I am very thankful for all the people who’ve helped me."
