Julie Krone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Julie Krone |
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Julie Krone
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| Occupation | Retired Hall of Fame jockey, motivational speaker, equine consultant |
| Born | July 24, 1963 Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States |
| Career wins | 3,704 |
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| Gallant Fox Handicap (1987) Gravesend Handicap (1987) Oceanport Handicap (1987, 1997) Bed O' Roses Breeders' Cup Handicap (1988) Cornhusker Handicap (1988) Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (1988) Gardenia Stakes (1988) Manitoba Derby (1988) Maryland Million Classic (1989) Excelsior Breeders' Cup Handicap (1989) Yaddo Handicap (1989) Damon Runyon Stakes (1991) Withers Stakes (1991) Arlington Classic (1992) Saratoga Special Stakes (1992) Vosburgh Stakes (1992) Jaipur Stakes (1992) Lexington Stakes (1992, 1993) Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (1992, 1994) Diana Handicap (1993) Sword Dancer Invitational Handicap (1993) Man O' War Stakes (1994) John A. Morris Handicap (1994) Honorable Miss Handicap (1994) Woodbine Mile (1995) Demoiselle Stakes (1995) Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (1995, 1996) Carter Handicap (1996) Hudson Stakes (NYB) (1996) Vagrancy Handicap (1996) Sky Classic Stakes (1996) Sabin Stakes (1998) Malibu Stakes (2002) Black Helen Handicap (1999) Pacific Classic Stakes (2003) Vernon O. Underwood Stakes (2002, 2003) Moccasin Stakes (2003) Del Mar Debutante Stakes (2003) San Clemente Handicap (2003) Del Mar Futurity (2003) Oak Leaf Stakes (2003) Citation Handicap (2003) Hollywood Derby (2003) American Classics wins: Breeders' Cup wins: Dominion Day Stakes (1988) Manitoba Derby (1988) Molson Million (1995) |
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| Big Sport of Turfdom Award (1988) ESPY Award for Best U.S. Female Athlete (1994) Wilma Rudolph Courage Award (2004) |
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| United States Cowgirl Hall of Fame (1999) National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (2000) Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (2002) National Women's Hall of Fame (2013) |
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| Candy Ride, Colonial Affair, Da Hoss, Halfbridled, Peaks and Valleys, Royal Mountain Inn, Sweet Return, Rubiano, Safely Kept, Housebuster, Lite the Fuse | |
Julieann Louise Krone (born July 24, 1963) is a famous retired American jockey. A jockey is a person who rides horses in horse races. Julie Krone made history many times in her career.
In 1993, she became the first woman jockey to win a Triple Crown race. She won the Belmont Stakes riding a horse named Colonial Affair. She was also the first woman to be put into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2003, she became the first female jockey to win a Breeders' Cup race. Julie Krone has also been honored in the National Women's Hall of Fame and the Cowgirl Hall of Fame.
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Julie Krone's Racing Career
Julie Krone was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan. When she was a child, she was a very good show horse rider. She competed in many events in western Michigan. She was inspired by another jockey, Steve Cauthen, to become a professional Thoroughbred jockey.
Starting as a Jockey
Julie Krone began her career as a jockey on January 30, 1981. Her first race was at Tampa Bay Downs in Florida. She rode a horse named Tiny Star. She won her very first race on February 12, 1981, at the same track. She was riding a horse called Lord Farkle.
Within a few years, Julie Krone became a well-known person in horse racing. She was the only woman to win riding championships at several famous racetracks. These included Belmont Park, Gulfstream Park, and Monmouth Park.
Becoming a Star
Julie Krone became so famous that she appeared on popular TV shows. She was on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She also appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine in May 1989. Only a few jockeys have ever been on the cover of this magazine. In 1993, she won an ESPY Award for Best Female Athlete of the Year.
Retirement and Comeback
Julie Krone first retired from racing on April 18, 1999. On that day, she won three races at Lone Star Park. After retiring, she started working in horse racing broadcasting. She was an analyst for TVG Network and Hollywood Park.
She decided to come out of retirement in November 2002 at Santa Anita Park. She had a good start to the 2003 season. However, she broke two bones in her lower back and needed four months to recover.
When she returned, she led the jockeys at Del Mar in prize money. Then, she made history again. She became the first woman jockey to win a Breeders' Cup race. She rode Halfbridled to victory in the 2003 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies race.
Just weeks after her Breeders' Cup win, she had another fall. This happened on December 12, 2003, at Hollywood Park Racetrack. She broke several ribs and had serious muscle tears. She tried to race again in February 2004 but did not win. She did not ride again after that. On July 8, 2004, she hinted that she would not race professionally anymore.
Awards and Honors
Because of her success and how she overcame injuries, USA Today newspaper called Julie Krone one of the 10 Toughest Athletes. She also received the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award. This award is given by the Women's Sports Foundation.
Julie Krone has been honored in many Halls of Fame. She is in the Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Texas. She is also a member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. In October 2013, she was put into the National Women's Hall of Fame. In 2014, she was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. In 2018, a bronze statue of her was given to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Julie Krone's Life Outside Racing
In 2001, Julie Krone married Jay Hovdey. He was a writer for the Daily Racing Form, a newspaper about horse racing. They had a daughter named Lorelei Judith Krone in 2005. Julie's mother, Judi Krone, was also a skilled horse rider.
Since her second retirement from racing, Julie Krone has focused on being a parent. She has also worked as a racing broadcaster. She is a motivational speaker, which means she gives talks to inspire people. She also teaches natural horsemanship, which is a way of working with horses.
Julie Krone did ride in a few special races after retiring. On October 18, 2008, she competed against seven other famous retired jockeys at Santa Anita Park. She also won a race in the UK in 2011, riding Invincible Hero.
Julie Krone wrote a book about her life called Riding for My Life. It was published in 1995.
See also
In Spanish: Julie Krone para niños
