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After placing second in the Florida Derby, teenage rider Melanie and her horse Image decide to compete in the Kentucky Derby. Image has proven her ability to beat colts, but fierce rivals such as Wonder's Star, Gratis, and Celtic Mist await. The story follows Melanie and Jazz as they navigate the challenges of top-tier horse racing in hopes of seeing Image win the coveted Grade One event.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Alice Leonhardt
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