Jockey Emma Jayne Wilson, the Supreme Court, and Mail from the Rail

05/07/2025 51 min

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Welcome back to Blinkers Off! In Episode 2, Colton covers some headlines, including the Supreme Court’s decision in HISA's favour, the opening of the Saratoga meet, and the issues of computer-assisted wagering. Then, Colton welcomes the podcast’s very first guest, legendary Canadian jockey Emma Jayne Wilson. From being the first woman to win the Queen’s Plate to holding the title of highest-earning female jockey of all time, Emma shares stories from her career, her mindset on competing, and what’s still left on her bucket list.Finally, in “Mail from the Rail,” we tackle a couple of listener questions, including why horses run on turf vs. dirt and whatever a "furlong" is.

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