Preakness Stakes placing on Mylute

On May 18, 2013, Rosie Napravnik again partnered Mylute in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico and finished third.[2][9][11] This placing remains one of the best results achieved by a female jockey in the Preakness and formed part of Napravnik’s historic campaign across all three Triple Crown races.

In the Preakness, Napravnik delivered a strong, closing ride, navigating Mylute through a compact field to secure a podium finish behind top-class rivals. Her third‑place result in the second jewel of the Triple Crown underscored that her Derby run was no fluke; she could reproduce high‑level performances in successive classics.[9][11]

The Preakness placing was historically significant because women had rarely been given opportunities on competitive horses in Triple Crown races. Napravnik’s third‑place finish demonstrated to trainers and owners that a woman rider could manage the distinct tactical demands of the shorter, often more aggressively ridden Preakness, with its tight turns and intense early pace.[17]

Together with her Derby and later Belmont rides, the Preakness result helped establish Napravnik as a genuine classic jockey and expanded the narrative of women’s achievements in the Triple Crown series. For female riders watching from around the world, seeing a woman finish in the money in a U.S. classic provided inspiration and a tangible example of what might be possible if given similar opportunities at the top of the sport.