Canada's most successful female jockey — Sovereign Award winner, Queen's Plate competitor and a jockey whose achievements at North America's most prestigious events have made her the finest female flat racing jockey in Canadian racing history.
Canada's most successful female jockey — Sovereign Award winner, Queen's Plate competitor and a jockey whose achievements at North America's most prestigious events have made her the finest female flat racing jockey in Canadian racing history. Horse racing combines race craft, physical skill and the partnership between jockey and horse built through trust and experience. Career highlights included Sovereign Award (Canadian Champion Jockey), Queen's Plate competitor, Eclipse Award nominee. What distinguished Emma-Jayne was consistency of performance at the highest level — competing with and against the very best while maintaining standards across an extended career in horse racing. Emma-Jayne's career stands as a testament to the dedication that sustained excellence in horse racing demands across many years of competition. Competing at the highest level in horse racing over an extended period demands not only physical gifts but the mental resilience to overcome setbacks and maintain standards — something Emma-Jayne Wilson demonstrated throughout.
First female jockey to win Queen's Plate
How They Played
Tactical rider known for patient racing and strong finishes
Lasting Impact
Pioneering female jockey who broke barriers in Canadian racing
Sovereign Award (Canadian Champion Jockey)
Career Honours
- Sovereign Award (Canadian Champion Jockey)
- Queen's Plate competitor
- Eclipse Award nominee