Thoroughbred ;

Determined to win a high-level competition, Christina Reese ponders whether she may be pushing her prized new horse, Sterling Dream, too far when the gray mare balks at jumping even the lowest fences.

Melanie Graham can't help herself--she's fallen in love with the high-spirited black filly, Perfect Image. More than anything, Melanie wants to help train the filly and be the first one to race her. Despite her name, Image is anything but perfect. The filly has been spoiled by her own doting owner since birth, and is impossible to handle. In fact, her trainer wants to give up and turn Image into a broodmare, hoping her foals will have better sense than she does. But Melanie is sure that Image was born to win. Will Melanie fight for the horse she loves?

Will it be victory - or tragedy - when Triple Crown fever hits the Thoroughbred series? When Image comes in second in the Florida Derby, Melanie and Jazz decide to enter her in the Kentucky Derby. Image has proven she has what it takes to win against colts. But the competition will be tough. Image will be running against Wonder's Star, Gratis, and Celtic Mist. Will the race to win the Derby be Star's greatest success?

Is Melanie leaving the only place that's ever felt like home? Melanie Graham expected Whitebrook Farm to be the most boring place in America. And she thought her cousin, Christina Reese, would be a snob. But after an entire summer at Whitebrook, Melanie has changed her mind. Whitebrook isn't dull--it's amazing! There are so many beautiful horses, especially Trib, her favorite pony. Plus, Christina is totally cool--she's the first true friend Melanie has ever had. Now Melanie can't imagine living anywhere else. There's just one problem: Melanie's dad wants her to return to New York City. How can she convince him to let her stay at Whitebrook--forever?