Yes, I think Rosie Napravnik was the most recent female rider.
Linda Rice’s horse was recently transferred to the barn of Steve Asmussen (#2 in all-time wins). Kathy Ritvo had Mucho Macho Man a few years ago to much attention.
The fillies who were discussed as possible runners in the Derby are instead headed to the more traditional Oaks.
A filly, GAMINE, is running in the Oaks, IIRC.
She won a race this summer against other fillies by 18 lengths.
Rosie was terrific, but she stopped for family life. Good for her....but she could be a great rider.
A little bit back we had Chantel Sutherland. She first seemed to get notoriety because she was featured along with Joe Talamo as local circuit jocks on “Jockeys” along with her shack-up HOF jock Mike Smith. Then you see her some on major stakes and she had her fanny plastered on some LA racing billboards.
She turned out to be the Danica Patrick of HORSE-racing. Hot chick but not really good.
Rosie was the real deal, like none I have ever seen. But no cheesecake marketing for her.