This day in NY sports history
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Thursday, March 1, 1973
Robyn Smith registers historic first
Robyn Smith became the first female jockey to win a stakes race, riding North Sea to victory in the Paumanok Handicap at Aqueduct Race Track. Smith, a San Francisco native, became a jockey in 1969 and had success, despite her 5-7 frame. The 28-year-old made history when North Sea, owned by Alfred G. Vanderbilt II, completed the race in 1:09. The colt and the jockey were considered long shots, but won $27,450. The actress-turned-jockey also rode North Sea to victory the next month, winning the Westchester Handicap. She married Fred Astaire in 1980.
Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 3: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Northport and Half Hollow Hills East matchup, plus Tess Ferguson has an update on the high school fantasy football standings and Jared Vailuzzi has the plays of the week.
Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 3: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Northport and Half Hollow Hills East matchup, plus Tess Ferguson has an update on the high school fantasy football standings and Jared Vailuzzi has the plays of the week.
