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The racing form, in its staccato summary, said it best: "Dueled, stayed on." It might be the tale of Kayla Stra as well.
Kayla Stra's Long-Shot Bet
She came to California to make it as a jockey, only to be cast as a sex symbol in a reality show. Now she's in the Bay Area trying to win races — and to overcome the prejudice against female jockeys.
Stephen Loewinsohn
After little success in Los Angeles, Australian jockey Kayla Stra is hoping to win at Golden Gate Fields.
Stephen Loewinsohn
The reality show Jockeys initially tried to cast Stra as a sex symbol.
Stephen Loewinsohn
Continued prejudice against female jockeys prevents riders like Stra from getting more mounts.
Stephen Loewinsohn
Sam Spear of Golden Gate Fields thinks Stra has what it takes to be a top-notch rider.
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