"So many times, people told me I can't do this or can't do that. My nature is that I don't listen very well. I'm very determined, and I believe in myself. My parents brought me up that way. Thank God for that. I don't let anything stand in my way."
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Chantal Sutherland, born on February 21, 1976, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is a trailblazing Canadian jockey renowned for her remarkable achievements in the male-dominated world of horse racing. With a career that spans over two decades, Sutherland has earned a reputation not only for her skill and determination but also for breaking barriers, becoming the first female jockey to win the prestigious Santa Anita Derby in 2002. Her legacy continues to inspire aspiring athletes, showcasing resilience and excellence in sports.
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"I'm just so lucky - my office is a racetrack. That is something I'm very thankful for. It's exciting, and it's challenging, and there are a lot of emotions and nerves that come with it, but right there before the gates open, before that minute and a half or two minutes of the race, it just hits you."
Chantal Sutherland"I've lived out many of the dreams I had as a little girl, back when I was riding my pony, mucking stalls, feeding cows, aspiring to finally become a professional jockey and racing in stakes races on a worldwide stage."
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