Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 6 hours ago Journalists Share Posted 6 hours ago Rachel King made history in Japan on Sunday when she became the first female jockey to partner a Grade 1 winner in the country when she guided Costa Nova to victory in the February Stakes at Tokyo. King rode six winners as an amateur in Britain between 2009 and 2013. She has gone on to become something of a globetrotting sensation and even rode a winner in the final leg in the International Jockeys' Challenge at Riyadh on the opening night of the Saudi Cup meeting prior to her Japanese success. The breakthrough Grade 1 win in Japan was achieved for trainer Tetsuya Kimura with Costa Nova scoring by just under a length at the winning line. King commented afterwards, “Very privileged to be here-competing on this stage. Very proud to get this moment today and to be the first female to ride a Grade 1 in Japan. “[It was my] first time sitting on him but I was given lots of information from his trainer and the team–previous jockeys as well. I have done all my homework and he is a very straightforward horse who can keep progressing even from today.” She added, “A big thank you to all of the JRA racing fans. They have been amazing in the support I have had last year and this year. I couldn't be winning a Grade 1 without all of that support behind me.” The post Rachel King Creates History In Japan With Breakthrough Grade 1 Success appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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