Julie Krone
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Julieann Louise Krone is a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when she captured the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair. In 2000, she bec
Julie Krone
Krone in 2006
Belmont Stakes
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The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is run over the worldwide classic distance of 1+1⁄2 miles. Colts and
Julie Krone
…a retired American jockey. In 1993, she became the first (and as of May 26, 2026 only) female jockey to win a Triple Crown race when she captured the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair. In 2000, she became the first woman inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, and in 2003 became the first…
"The Test of the Champion" "The Test of Champions" "The Run for the Carnations" "The Third Jewel of the Triple Crown"
1940 winner Bimelech in the winner's circle
The crowd packs the facility when a Triple Crown is on the line
The winner's blanket, made of white carnations