Kris has to learn how to deal with the wealthy world of horse racing. The farm is in financial difficulty because it does not have a winning horse.

Kris Furillo is released from the juvenile detention center and begins working at the Ritter family ranch.

Kris returns to Raintree Ranch after ninety days at Camp Lagrange and begins the healing process.

Kris' mother Barb pays an unexpected visit to Raintree.

Kris feels responsible when Oklahoma Crude is injured during a work out race with Wildfire so she gets a job at a local diner to help out, although it might not be enough.

Against the backdrop of a high stakes horse race, Kris falls for Junior.

Kris and her companions track lost horses in the woods while the Ritter family grows emotionally.

Kris investigates the seamy underworld of the race track after Wildfire comes down with colic.

Kris makes an unexpected but crucial discovery about her past when an old friend arrives.

When she gets thrown off a horse and injured, Kris herself realizes that a career as a jockey might come at a high price.

Kris turns to painkillers to cope with her injury when the possibility of riding in an upcoming race is contingent upon her getting better.

Kris and Junior are getting more serious as Junior invites Kris to have dinner with the Davis'.

Kris is hired to ride Wildfire although she struggles to remain focused because of her relationship with Junior.