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Ontario racing first, Joan O'Shea became the first female jockey in Ontario thoroughbred racing history yesterday at Woodbine. She made a fine showing(...)
Ontario racing first, Joan O'Shea became the first female jockey in Ontario thoroughbred racing history yesterday at Woodbine. She made a fine showing(...)

Ontario racing first, Joan O'Shea became the first female jockey in Ontario thoroughbred racing history yesterday at Woodbine. She made a fine showing(...)

Date7/9/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ontario racing first, Joan O'Shea became the first female jockey in Ontario thoroughbred racing history yesterday at Woodbine. She made a fine showing, finishing third in third race aboard Impetuous Red, a gelding, winless in 25 career starts. An exercise rider for 20 years, she had previously ridden on U.S. tracks.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0071967F