Wantha Davis

About

Trailblazing female American horse jockey who was a pioneer in women's sports and won the 1940 Tuscon Derby.

Before Fame

She began her jockey career as a teenager.

Trivia

In 2004 she was inducted into the Hall of Fame at the National Cowgirl Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.

Family Life

Her maiden name was Bangs, but she married horse trainer Lendol Davis.

Associated With

She paved the way for future female jockeys like Hall of Famer Julie Krone.