Inside the Jockeys' Room with Chantal Sutherland-Kruse

Sutherland-Kruse with trainer Josie Carroll after a race at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Eclipse Sportswire)
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens and Chantal Sutherland-Kruse, a two-time Sovereign Award winner in her native Canada, take America's Best Racing's readers inside the jockeys' room in 2014. Stevens and Sutherland-Kruse will provide answers to all sorts of questions such as how jockeys get paid, what goes on between races, whom they admire and what type of music and fashion style they favor.
In this edition find out about Sutherland's favorite silks to ride in, her favorite Christmas song and what makes her angry.

How often do you work out and what’s your favorite go-to exercise for staying in shape? 
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Six to seven days a week … I love Pilates and yoga and running right now. I love all three in one day … run first, Pilates and yoga to cool down.
If you had to choose would you rather attend Fashion Week in NYC or Art Basel in Miami?    
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Fashion Week.
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE POSES FOR THE CAMERA

What are your favorite jockey silk colors to wear and why?         
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Real silk … white with anything … I secretly love white more than pink.
Where do you prefer to shop for clothes?   
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Nordstrom
Favorite actor among: Will Ferrell, Leo DiCaprio, Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, Al Pacino or Jack Nicholson?     
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Tie between Jack Nicholson and Leonardo DiCaprio
Do you prefer the beach or mountains?      
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Both.
Favorite actress among: Sandra Bullock, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman or Jennifer Lawrence?      
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Meryl Streep, Angelina, Jennifer Lawrence.
For me Super Bowl Sunday always means … ?       
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: HD TVs BIG, whistles, food, and happy men.
My favorite Christmas song is?        
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Elvis … Blue Christmas without you … whooo hooo a hooo.
If I could guest star on any TV show it would be … ?         
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: “Dancing With the Stars”.
Your favorite horse racing term is … ?       
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: They run for her.
Best concert you have ever been to?           
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Tina Turner.
TINA TURNER

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What was the best thing before sliced bread?        
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Bacon.
What makes you angry?       
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: People who are mean.
What’s your favorite thing about being a jockey?  
SUTHERLAND-KRUSE: Riding horses and getting paid for it.