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Trish’s promising racing career takes an unexpected turn when she breaks her arm, cutting her off from the moment her horse, with her and her father, is entered in the Santa Anita and Kentucky Derbies. Facing the loss of the biggest opportunity of her life, Trish must navigate the emotional toll of that setback, the demands of elite horse racing, and the pressure from family. The story follows her struggle as she balances faith, family expectations, and her relentless drive to recover and reclaim the glory she once enjoyed.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Religious & Spiritual Fiction/Religious Fiction
Authors: Lauraine Snelling
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