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February 22, 1969, Barbara Jo Rubin became the first woman jockey to win in a pari-mutuel (betting) race at a major American thoroughbred track. She rode Cohesion to a neck victory in the 9th race at Charles Town. Thirty years later, Charles Town created the Barbara Jo Rubin Stakes in her honor.
Localtonians wish a Happy Birthday to Louisville native Rajon Pierre Rondo, born in 1986.