concentrated force; Chantal Sutherland stands just 5'2", but her fierce ambition, natural talent, and stealth strength give her an aura of greater stature.

Byline: Jane Smiley

When I first meet Chantal Sutherland at Belmont Park on a gloomy, cold morning, she is dressed in all white: white corduroy boot-cut pants, white turtleneck sweater, and a shiny white helmet. After galloping four equines, the strikingly beautiful Canadian jockey is still pristine from top to toe. Her outfit defies the nature of the racetrack, a primitive place where dirt, muck, manure, and dust are under your feet and in the air. Wearing all white gives her a distinct advantage-her trainer and fans can easily spot her from a distance in the melee of dark horses and dark clothing. But there is something about the whole effect that is more than ...