WOMEN have always played a vital role in both the racing and breeding sectors, and continue to do so. Sometimes what they do is not fully acknowledged and is done in partnership.

In areas such as race riding they have a difficult battle just to be accepted by owners and trainers, while in other areas it is often just old fashioned chauvinism that keeps them out of the limelight. The list of leading breeders and sale consignors is peppered with women.