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. Meanwhile, 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 should she 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.
When they race against each other, Chantal and Mike must deal with the competitive nature of their relationship. The rivalry between Joe and Aaron heats up when Joe rides a horse named after Aaron's daughter.
When Joe Talamo's hot streak goes cold, he turns to hall-of-fame rider Mike Smith to learn "the way of the horse." The stewards decide whether or not Joe should be suspended from riding.
The pressure to win heats up when Alex Solis rides a horse owned by his son. One of the jockeys decides the competition at Santa Anita is too tough and packs his bags.
When some of the greatest riders of all time come out of retirement to risk it all on the track for one big race, the jockey colony worries that this novelty event could lead to disaster and someone could get hurt. Chantal struggles with a decision.
An unexpected announcement keeps Jon Court's Breeders' cup dreams alive. And one of the sports' greatest athletes Curlin, arrives at Santa Anita to prepare to race. Breeder's Cup opens with Joe Talamo riding California Flag, will he come away with a win?
Jon Court faces stiffest competition and takes his last shot to make a name for himself. Chantal Sutherland rides in her first Breeders' Cup Race. Jockeys and racing fans alike are shocked by the results of the $5 million Breeder's Cup Classic.
Riding Well-Armed is Aaron Gryder's big chance to boost his career to the next level. But can the pair triumph in a field of superstars? Mike Smith hopes to ride undefeated filly, Zenyatta, to victory and make his mark in horse racing history.