Jockey Rosemary Homeister Jr.: Breaking New Ground for Women
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There are a few female jockeys who will always be associated with their historic “firsts.” Diane Crump was the first female jockey to ride in a sanctioned race and the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Julie Krone became the first female rider to win a Triple Crown race when she guided Colonial Affair to victory in the 1993 Belmont Stakes. Jockey Rosie Napravnik was the first woman to win the Kentucky Oaks, capturing the 2012 edition with Believe You Can.
But how about an Eclipse Award? Who was the first female rider to win an Eclipse Award?