Sitting in front of a roomful of 300 people Sunday morning, Gabby Gaudet is used to talking to racing fans. Since 2016, she’s been an on-air analyst for NYRA TV.

The Maryland native’s family is especially active in the sport -- the women in particular.

"My dad, my mom were both trainers; my sister is a trainer. I had two aunts who were jockeys," Gaudet said. "Growing in an environment like that, you do not recognize the glass ceiling as much."

Hosted by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Sunday, Gaudet was among the panelists at a special symposium highlighting the achievements of women in racing.

"Women have been involved in the sport of thoroughbred racing for well over 100 years, and all of the stories are not known, so we are going to share as many of those stories as possible," said Victoria Reisman of the museum and hall of fame.

The other panelists included champion trainer Linda Rice, Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone and trainer Janet Elliot, who’s also been honored with a Hall of Fame plaque.

Like so many industries, a good number of the women in racing have experienced roadblocks along the way.

"People would say 'I don’t want you to ride the horse because you’re a girl,' " Krone said.

Many, like Gaudet, credit the guidance they’ve received from fellow women as helping them reach great heights and continue to break down barriers.

"I have just been very fortunate to be surrounded by very strong, powerful women who have actually pioneered in the sport," Gaudet said. "They have created this path that it is a little bit easier for me to succeed."