Diane Crump rode Fathom in the 1970 Kentucky Derby
Diane Crump in 1970 rode Fathom
Yes, The Kentucky derby is open to members of both sexes.
As of October 2023, only two women have officially competed as jockeys in the Kentucky Derby. The first was Diane Crump, who broke the gender barrier by riding in the Derby in 1970. The second was Rosie Napravnik, who participated in the race in 2013 and 2014, becoming the first woman to finish in the top three in the Derby's history.
No female jockey has ever won the Kentucky Derby. In fact, only five female jockeys have ever ridden in the Derby. Julie Krone was the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown event, the 1993 Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair.
Diane CrumpThe first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby was Diane Crump in 1970. She finished 15th in a field of 17 horses aboard Fathom. Diane was also the first female jockey to ever ride in a thoroughbred race in 1969 at Hialeah Park, Florida.
Plenty of them
Damon Crump's birth name is Thomas Damon Crump.
Lyz Crump's birth name is Elizabeth Anna Crump.
Paul Crump is 6'.
Bryan Crump is 5' 7".
Irving Crump was born in 1887.