Betty White may have thrilled millions of seniors in nursing homes with her remarkable performance last Saturday, but hosting SNL when your 88 ½ is peanuts compared to what these legends will be doing on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Pimlico.
The Lady Legends Race for the Cure will provide the closing act of JOCK, bringing the stunning journey of the pioneer female jockeys to a conclusion that΄s as dramatic as the day it began. Riders include:
Barbara Jo Rubin, age 60, first woman to win against a man at a recognized racetrack, 41 years ago.
Jennifer Rowland, 57, top pioneer female rider on the Maryland Circuit in the 70΄s.
Cheryl White, 56, the first African-American female jockey.
PJ Cooksey, 52, the third all-time leading female jockey with over 2000 wins and breast cancer survivor.
Mary Wiley Wagner, top 5 apprentice jockey in the nation in 1987 and breast cancer survivor.
Andrea Seefeldt, Kentucky Derby and Preakness jockey.
Gwen Jocson, record holder for the most wins in a single year by a woman.
Mary Russ Tortora, 56, first woman to win a Grade 1 stakes race.
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