Queen’s Plate First
Congratulations to Emma-Jayne Wilson, who became the first female jockey to win the Queen’s Plate Stakes when she rode longshot Mike Fox to victory at Woodbine on Sunday (DRF). “As far as I was concerned I was very much on the best horse and he proved that today,” said Wilson. “I’m just so happy that we can say that: ‘First female rider. Girl power, go for it.’ I’m just so glad it will be the last time it will be said” (CBC).
Speaking of female jockeys, there was an interesting article in the Seattle Times a few days ago about Emerald Downs and how well women riders are doing there this year.
