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Julie Krone, who surmounted a star-crossed career to become the most successful female jockey in racing history, suffered a broken finger on the left hand, a possible hairline fracture of the left wrist and a bruised right hand yesterday in a four-horse spill at Gulfstream Park in Florida.

But the 4-foot-10-inch, 100-pound rider apparently escaped more severe injuries that could have endangered her career. She was reported in fair condition at Hollywood (Fla.) Memorial Hospital, where she was kept overnight for observation after earlier reports from the Gulfstream medical department had suggested more extensive injuries.

Her agent, Larry Cooper, reported by telephone at her bedside in the emergency room:

"It's a lot better than we thought. Her legs are O.K. There's a possible hairline fracture of the left wrist."
And Krone herself interrupted to say, "I'm O.K., but I can't hold the phone."

But it was clear that one more painful blow had been dealt to the career of the 31-year-old rider, who has undergone surgery three times in the last year and a half. What was not clear is how much time she would miss now. This was just one of many setbacks for Miss Krone who soon would undergo a strenuous recovery period after breaking her ankle. But the determination of a champion led her back to the track and ultimately to the Racing Hall of Fame.