Inspired by the grandiose adventures, devastating accidents, and deep valleys of recovery that female jockeys face in Thoroughbred racing, Desiree Clepper creates a vivid depiction of a woman's dreams from starting gate to the flash of the finish line photo. Glorious speed and majestic animals bring forth a taste of ecstasy along with a traumatic account of suffering. Intense images and raw circumstance bring readers into Delila's life."