Trish Evanston could hardly believe that she and the true-black horse she'd raised from a colt had beaten world-famous jockeys and their horses at the Santa Anita Derby. The thrill of such a win was beyond words. Coming from their small ranch in Vancouver, Washington, this unknown horse and sixteen-year-old female jockey are suddenly top news in the racing world!

They had proven they were true contenders to enter the dream of a lifetime, the Kentucky Derby. But dreams have never come easy for the Evanston family. Spitfire's knee is warm again and must be handled with great care. Trish's father is back in for chemotherapy, and something's wrong with her mother seriously wrong.

But when Trish is involved in a tragic accident at the track, there's a reason to wonder if she'll even have the courage to ride again.

Will the dream of the Kentucky Derby fade with her hopes for Spitfire?