She has spent a lifetime in the industry and has some clear insight that allows her to debunk the stigma racing is a traditionally male-dominated sport.

"I don't look at it as being a male-dominated industry; I think of it as being equal," she said.

"The females that work hard get the same opportunities as the males and there is a bit of a stigma associated with it, but I don't believe it at all.

"You see women in all parts of the racing industry whether it be riding, training or working for Sky and commentating. There are opportunities."

Originally a jockey, the daughter of Port Macquarie trainer Jenny Graham has progressed through the ranks where she now provides key commentary for the Sky Racing coverage.

A broken leg early in her career in the saddle forced Turner to consider what the future might look like.

After weighing up all her options, the birth of son Tommy 18 months ago was the final confirmation her days as a jockey were over.

She wanted to pursue a career in the media.

"I never wanted to go back riding once I had a family because (being a jockey) is a dangerous occupation and your feelings change when you have a little one," Turner said.

The interest waned even further when she considered the work that's required to notch up a win and how competitive the industry became.

"I always wanted to stay in racing, but never wanted to train," she said.

"I liked working alongside mum, but you've got to have good-quality horses and you're competing with plenty of metropolitan and provincial owners on your country tracks.

"It's pretty tough as a country trainer now."

The 31-year-old said the transition from jockey to riding trackwork all the way through to the media has been made easier with the help of racing expert Gary Kliese.

"I've had plenty of training from Gary ... he's been brilliant and helped me a lot," she said.

"Plenty of people offer advice (with commentary), but I've been involved in (racing) for a while so I've just gone on the other side of the fence."

However, Turner said she still felt the excitement from the commentary box at any race meeting.

"I just love seeing the trainers, strappers or even the jockeys when they come back and have a winner because I've been on the other side and know how hard it is," Turner said.

"I know the work they have put in and how they're up early in the morning so I like seeing the satisfaction on everyone involved.

"Commentating is nice and I feel like I've fitted in because I've always been involved in the industry, I'm just playing another part now."

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