| Valerie Greaves | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Jockey, trainer |
| Born | 1945 Northallerton, England |
| Died | 2015 |
| Children | 2 |
Valerie Greaves (1945-2015), known as Val, was an English horsewoman. In May 1976 she became the first amateur woman to "beat professionals under Rules" at Hexham Racecourse.[1][2] She was also the first woman to beat professional jockeys over jumps.[3] Her daughter, Alex Greaves became a professional jockey and was the first woman to race in the Epsom Derby, in 1996.[4]