Mary Clayson

"Mame"

1969 - 1969

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Statistics

Lifetime
Races Wins Place Show
2 0 0 0
1969
2 0 0  0
Tracks Ridden
Lincoln Downs
BIOGRAPHY

Clayson was the 5th female jockey in the United States to be licensed and 1st to ride against the boys in New England. Known to be a hard-working and versatile horsewoman, Clayson was already 32-years old and a devoted wife and mother of two boys, tow-headed Chris and Kenny, when she set out on her history making ride. Her mount “Lucketeer” was a six-year old bay horse owned and trained by her mother and father. Mame’s horse was escorted to the post by a pony ridden by her brother, Joe. The 4’11” rider drew the largest non-holiday Monday crowd in the 23-year history of the track, 10,742. Thousands lined the paddock lane as the horses paraded to post. The crowd went wild and the press had a field day!

Mary Clayson's career was short, but it was important for the many female jockeys who followed her into the starting gate in New England

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Lucketeer Breaks From the Gate
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