Rich in legend, steeped in tradition, the Kentucky Derby is arguably the pinnacle of three-year-old Thoroughbred racing. In one-hundred-thirty-eight runnings of the Kentucky Derby, only twelve women trainers have challenged the odds and taken part in this prestigious event. As only the sixth woman to compete in the first 118 editions of this great race, I saddled Casual Lies―my partner―in our attempt to make history.