Denbighshire jockey marks her success with prestigious award
She has been amateur jockey for Dan Skelton in Warwickshire for the last five years.
Heidi said: 'I had three rides on Friday at Stratford and needed to win one of the races to win the title.
'I left it till the last race to cross the line and come first riding FrereD'Armes, winning by 13 lengths. There was a feeling of relief and excitement.
Heidi Palin (Image: Heidi Palin) 'When I held that award, I realised that the hard work and determination had paid off. I wouldn't have been able to do it without the support from everyone at work and my family.
'After my summer break, I'll be back to work at Dan's and hopefully get some good rides, and try and go for the Champion Lady Amateur Jockey again next year.'
Heidi joined the Denbigh and Flint Pony Club when she was younger and then tried her hand at show-jumping.
After she finished school at the age of 16, she then went to the British Racing School in Newmarket, where she completed a nine-week course.
From there, she went to ply her trade at Dan Skelton's yard in Warwick.
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