In this day and age at any racetrack across the country, you’ll likely find a female jockey in one of the races. Lady riders (a Dire Straits song just whispered to me) have won Triple Crown races, Breeders’ Cup races and marquee Stakes such as the Kentucky Oaks and Pacific Classic. Julie Krone, who won 3,704 races, is enshrined in the Racing Hall of Fame in … Continue reading Breaking Down Barriers