Go Rosie Go

My new girl power hero is 18 year old Maryland jockey, Rosie Napravnik, who currently leads the Jockey Standings at Pimlico. Granted it is Pimlico, perhaps the lowest tier of what might be thought of as Grade I racing sites (not exactly Santa Anita or Belmont but certainly not Great Lakes Downs either) but this apprentice has a 22% win percentage and is in the money 50% of the time which are impressive numbers for bug boys anywhere.

For those watching the undercard on a otherwise dark Preakness Day, Rosie's win on My Lord was a bright spot. Coming on strong in extreme deep stretch way out from the rail they just got there, causing a flurry of fun commentary full of "My Lords!". In her post race interview Rosie was pleased but poised, refraining from doing her happy dance until she was securely off camera.

With the emergence of apprentice Julien Leparoux at some of the bigger tracks, Rosie will probably be out of the money when it comes to Eclipse Award Apprentice of the Year but who knows? The season is long and Rosie's hand is hot. I say, you go girl!