This Years Belmont Has Someone Who Is Breaking Boundaries

Courtney Ward, Cassie Hudson May 21, 2025 News10: https://www.news10.com/bring-on-the-belmont/saratoga-springs-native-female-jockey-chasing-dream-in-thoroughbred-racing/

The Capital Regions very own blazing her own path

 

Jockey Katie Davis McCarthy, a Saratoga Springs native, is challenging the male-dominated world of horse racing at the Saratoga Race Course. Despite facing doubts and stereotypes, Katie, the daughter of a jockey, is determined to succeed in the industry. She is one of the few women jockeys competing at elite tracks across the country and is featured in the Netflix docuseries 'Race for the Crown.' Katie's success highlights the perseverance and skill required for women to break barriers in the traditionally male-dominated sport of horse racing.

 

 

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