Anna Roberts Competes in Jockey Challenge
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Anna Roberts admits "it's tough being a girl" in the male-dominated sport of horse racing. Talented horses and fellow jockeys aren't her only every-day competition.
There are the stigmas. The sexism. The discrimination.
Today offers a refreshing break from the real thoroughbred racing world. And it could be a springboard for the 22-year-old's future.
Roberts, who just completed the 2010 meet at Louisiana Downs, hits the national stage as a participant in the Female Jockey Challenge at Philadelphia Park. The playing field levels as Roberts competes against nine other women trying to make their mark.
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