Jockey Queen

Lillian Jenkinson Holder, Horse Racing’s Fearless Lady

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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The first-ever biography of trailblazing horse racer Lillian Jenkinson Holder, who broke the unwritten rule that women could not be jockeys. More than four decades before women were allowed to ride as licensed jockeys at recognized, pari-mutuel racetracks, a fearless farm girl turned race rider out of Nebraska was beginning her 47-year jockey career at venues beyond the reach of big-time track rules. Her name was Lillian Jenkinson Holder.In Jockey Queen: Lillian Jenkinson Holder, Horse Racing’s Fearless Lady, Roger Peach tells the remarkable journey of a woman who never gave up on her dream of racing, despite the obstacles thrown in her path. Kept from riding in major races simply because she was a woman, Jenkinson Holder thrived in the gritty world of no-holds-barred “bush track” racing, ultimately competing in an estimated 10,000 races over almost five decades.Featuring exclusive interviews with Jenkinson Holder’s surviving relatives and with jockeys who rode against her, as well as behind-the-scenes photos from the family’s collection, Jockey Queen is a fascinating glimpse into the cutthroat world of horse racing and the daring woman who defied all expectations.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-02-20
Mått160 x 237 x 23 mm
Vikt485 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor204
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781538181577

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Roger Peach has worked as a newspaper reporter and feature writer for Times-Commoner (Salem, Illinois), magazine managing editor for Jersey Journal, publisher for Downstate Farmer, and public relations senior writer and account executive with St. Louis-based Drone and Mueller. A journalism graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, he is the author of Swamper Tales. Peach splits time between homes in Columbia, Illinois, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsChronology1Ride a Dead Horse2Queen Finds Her Throne3Birth of a Reputation4Bullring5Loup View Stock Farm6Lady Lillian7Keen Boy8Milk Duds9All for One, One for All10Looking behind the Oz Curtain11Alpha Women Co-op12Savior Beans13Jay Yarberry14Just Beans’ Last Race15Death’s Trifecta16Chick Catches Lillian’s Eye17Handled with Care18Reluctant Mentor19May 196920Ruins21JockeyAuthor’s NoteAppendicesALetter from Kane Brothers to W.J. about Keen Boy (January 30, 1929)BLetter from Lizzie to W.J. and Lillian (July 23, 1929)CLetter from Lillian to Louise (March 3, 1939)DIllinois House Resolution No. 205 (May 21, 1969)EThe Rick Talley ProposalFJust Beans’ Photo-Archived Races (1942–1947)IndexAbout the Author

Peach captures the remarkable life of Lillian Jenkinson Holder (1909–92), a trailblazing woman jockey. With more than 10,000 rides and more than 3,000 wins, Holder’s remarkable skills made her legendary in the rugged bush track racing circuit. Drawing from interviews with Holder’s surviving relatives and fellow jockeys who competed against her, Peach provides insight into Holder’s life. He captures her spirit as a fearless and determined rider who was unafraid to stand up to her counterparts, who were men. Her persistent efforts to challenge the status quo, compete at elite pari-mutuel racetracks, and endure repeated failures of these attempts, all highlight the systemic hurdles women riders faced. In a similar vein to Mark Shrager’s Diane Crump: A Horse-Racing Pioneer’s Life in the Saddle, Peach’s book exposes the absurd excuses and obstacles that the world of horse racing conjured to keep women out of the spotlight. An amazing story of a woman jockey’s unwavering passion and talent, coupled with a refusal to be limited by societal constraints. Will appeal to readers interested in horse racing, women’s history, and stories of perseverance in the face of adversity.