Jockeys

Jockeys Joe Talamo, an 18-yr-old hotshot, and family man Aaron Gryder, 20 years Joe's senior, face off in a dangerous race before heading to the world famous Santa Anita. Canadian jockey Chantal Sutherland must make an important decision.

After a disappointing finish on Opening Day, Mike Smith looks for redemption. To try to establish herself at the highest level of the sport, Kayla Stra must overcome both a troubled past and the inherent obstacles of being a woman in a man's world.

Young jockey Brandon Meier hopes to build a racing career to rival that of his jockey father. After failing to find her way to the winners' circle, Kayla decides if she will continue to fight against the odds or pack it up and head home to Australia.

Mike Smith and Chantal Sutherland seek a balance between their competitive working lives and their attempt to create a home together. Things heat up between Joe Talamo and Aaron Gryder after Joe gets a win aboard a horse named for Aaron's daughter.

After winning a big race on a horse with huge potential, Aaron Gryder faces a Stewards' inquiry. This critical victory could be stripped from him.

There is hardly any other sport where people and animals go to the limit. But jockeys are absolute professionals in their field: because they know exactly how to deal with the excitement and tension of the animals before the start.