Emma-Jayne Wilson, who recorded a historic triumph in the 2007 King’s Plate aboard Mike Fox, is on the cusp of eclipsing Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone for all-time purse earnings by a female rider.
Krone, who retired in 2004, holds the mark of US$90,126,584, with Wilson close behind at US$89,920,723 as of June 24.
In 2000, Krone became the first woman inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame. Three years later, she was the first female jockey to ride a Breeders’ Cup winner (Halfbridled in Juvenile Fillies) among her record 3,704 career victories.