Anna Roberts Fair Grounds diary

Anna Roberts is a 21-year-old apprentice jockey in her first full season at Fair Grounds. This winter Anna will contribute an occasional diary to Nola.com.

I’m originally from Belzoni, Mississippi. I lived there until I was 9 and then we moved to New Orleans. I always liked horses and the track. My parents brought me to Fair Grounds and the first day I was here I got to see Julie Krone, probably the best female jockey who has even lived. From there, I was basically hooked.

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