SportHorse racingGlorious GoodwoodPunters were raving about the 23-year-old from Hackney who, riding at Group level for the first time, landed the Vintage Stakes on Dr Rascal15:29, 28 Jul 2026Kaiya Fraser showed ‘balls of steel’ to ride the biggest winner of his short career at Glorious Goodwood on Tuesday.‌The 23-year-old from Hackney in east London was riding for the first time at Group 1 level on the Oliver Cole-trained Dr Rascal in the Group 2 Coral Vintage Stages. Just 17 days earlier Fraser was dragged off Dr Rascal when a rival runner attacked him and bit him on the thigh before a race at Ascot, only for the unflappable young jockey to remount and win the race.‌The unbeaten colt was facing better fancied horses representing Godolphin and Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle outfit.‌On a tricky track like Goodwood, Fraser’s lack of top race experience could have cost him. However he tracked Amo Racing’s Pikachu then went for a narrow gap along the far rail that looked like it was closing rapidly.Yet Dr Rascal forced his way through and picked up again to win by half a length from O’Brien’s Haffner with 5-4 favourite Al Hudaiba third.Punters on social media were full of praise for the jockey. “Absolute balls of steel on Kaiya Fraser there,” said one.‌Sky Sports Racing presenter Dave Orton said: ‘What a rascal! That took some balls, no way the horse would’ve got out, with Ryan Moore on his outer, had he waited there. Take a bow Kaiya Fraser.”Fraser was called to a stewards’ inquiry straight after the race but the officials ruled he had gone for “a tight but legitimate gap” and no riding offence was involved. He was cautioned for allowing Dr Rascal and drift left near the line.‌The jockey said: “First of all I want to thank my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ without whom this would not be possible.“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.“This means everything. This is what we wake up for every morning. 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.Article continues belowChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Ryan MooreGlorious GoodwoodGoodwood racecourse