Japan

Seina Imamura Makes History with First Female JRA Grade 1 Victory

May 26, 2026 2 min read Female Jockeys

Japanese jockey Seina Imamura has made racing history by becoming the first female jockey to win a Grade 1 race under the Japan Racing Association (JRA). The landmark victory came aboard Juryoku Pierrot

Rachel King Makes History with Landmark Grade 1 Victory in Japan

Feb 23, 2025 1 min read women in racing

Rachel King etched her name into the record books Sunday, February 23, 2025, becoming the first female jockey to win a Grade 1 race in Japan after steering Costa Nova to victory in