When tragedy strikes, racing trainer Jack Carmichael is in danger of losing everything he holds dear - his wife, his reputation, his sanity... And when Aspen Valley's runners start to fall foul of the authorities, the question arises is the wreckage that is his personal life compromising Jack's ability to train or is there something more sinister going on? CHAMPIONS ARE MADE BY THE ADVERSITIES THEY OVERCOME. When tragedy strikes Aspen Valley Stables, racehorse trainer Jack Carmichael is in danger of losing everything - his wife, his reputation, his sanity... then in walks Lucy Kendrick, a young reporter, all set to shadow him. Every journalist has an agenda and Lucy is no different. Can she uphold her cover when charismatic jockey Finn O'Donaghue makes her want to be no one but herself? The Grand National beckons once more, but when the yard's runners start to fall foul of the authorities, the future of Aspen Valley Stables is threatened. Is the wreckage that is his personal life compromising Jack's ability to train or is there something more sinister going on? *** PRAISE FOR HANNAH HOOTON 'The literary love child of Dick Francis and Jilly Cooper.' ***** Christina Jones, bestselling author 'Evocative imagery and crisp writing sets this story apart from the competition.' ***** Natalie Keller Reinert, bestselling author 'The female Dick Francis.' ***** The Filly Forum