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An Uphill Battle for First Female Jockey Diane Crump

Any day, at any racetrack across the country, you’ll most likely find a female jockey in one of the races.

They’ve won Triple Crown races, Breeders’ Cup races and classic races such as the Kentucky Oaks and Pacific Classic. Julie Krone, who won 3,704 races, is enshrined in the Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

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Five Key Takeaways From Tampa Bay Derby Weekend

Tom Pedulla offers five takeaways from the $400,000, Grade 2 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs and the $300,000 Beholder Mile Stakes at Santa Anita Park on Saturday as well as other developments.

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Domestic Product Wins Tampa Bay Derby After Tote Failure Halts Wagering

Neither a tote outage, a half-hour post time delay, nor a sluggish pace could stop strong-finishing Domestic Product from winning the Grade 3 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby March 9 at Tampa Bay Downs.

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Advanced Imaging Technology a Helpful Equine Safety Tool

Improvements in advanced imaging and increased use of this medical technology at the track is proving critical in identifying potential injury hotspots in racehorses, prompting treatment before smaller issues turn into catastrophic problems.

In the sport’s multi-faceted approach to improving equine safety, such technology has been an important tool in reducing such incidents in the 15 years they have been tracked by The Jockey Club Equine Injury Database.

Brilliant Women in U.S. Horse Racing History

Throughout horse racing history, women have been instrumental in contributing to the progression and advancement of the sport. Although horse racing remains a largely male-dominated world, women continue to break down barriers as jockeys, trainers, owners, breeders, and farm managers.

This International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate a few of the women that have made a lasting impact and paved the way for women in the sport today.

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