NEW KENT - Jockey Rosemary Homeister became thoroughbred racing's second winningest female jockey when she rode Kathleen O'Connell's Gambles List to victory in last night's third race at Colonial Downs.

Homeister arrived at the track tied with P.J. Cooksey at 2,137 lifetime wins but took over sole possession of second place with the 1½-length victory over Grant Me Sunshine. The 4year-old filly went to the far inside to pass frontrunning Durban City and reach the winner's circle for the third time in four starts.

She also won the fourth race aboard Out of Our Mine.

The all-time leading female rider is Julie Krone, who retired with 3,704 wins.

This is Homeister's first season competing at Colonial Downs, and she is literally pulling away in the local jockey standings. The 37-year-old has collected 45 victories so far, 16 more than second-place rider Sheldon Russell.

Homeister is one of only five female riders to compete in the Kentucky Derby and the most recent one to do so. She rode Supah Blitz in the 2003 Derby won by Funny Cide.