Go for the Glory

Go for the Glory by Lauraine Snelling is a middle grades novel about a young girl named Trish who dreams of becoming a jockey. After a string of racing victories, Trish suffers a broken arm, putting her in a difficult position. Since the horse she and her father have entered in both the Santa Anita Derby and the Kentucky Derby will not accept another rider, Trish faces the possibility of missing this major opportunity. The story takes place in the world of horse racing and follows Trish as she deals with this setback.