Rosie Napravnik’s 1,500th career victory

On March 24, 2013, Rosie Napravnik recorded her 1,500th career victory, a milestone highlighted in profiles of her rapid ascent in American racing.[11] Achieving 1,500 wins by her mid‑20s showcased her consistency, toughness, and the trust placed in her by trainers and owners across multiple circuits.

The victory came during a season in which she was competing at the highest national level and preparing to ride in all three Triple Crown races. Reaching 1,500 wins placed her among the most accomplished active jockeys, not just among women but in the broader North American colony, where reaching such tallies typically requires many more years in the saddle.[1][9]

Historically, large career win totals have been an important measure of a jockey’s durability, skill, and ability to maintain relationships with connections over time. For women, reaching these numbers has been particularly challenging due to limited mounts, bias favoring male riders, and the physical risks of a profession with high injury rates.[17]

Napravnik’s 1,500th win underscored how she had overcome those barriers, often riding through injuries and earning mounts by sheer performance rather than marketing. The milestone reinforced her status as America’s leading woman jockey and a serious contender in any race she entered. It also added statistical weight to arguments that given equal opportunity, women could match or surpass men in the sustained, day‑in‑day‑out demands of professional Thoroughbred racing.