Golden Filly Books in Order
Part ofLauraine Snelling Books in OrderExplore Lauraine Snelling's Golden Filly books in order, with summaries, background on Tricia's horse-racing journey, and guidance on where to start reading.
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Golden Filly books in publication order
10 books
Eagle's Wings
by Lauraine Snelling
1991
Tricia Evanston earns money racing horses as her father's illness strains the family business. But declining grades threaten to end her time in the saddle, forcing her to balance schoolwork with the sport she loves.
Go for the Glory
by Lauraine Snelling
1991
Young jockey Trish Evanston's victories put major races within reach, including the Santa Anita Derby. Trouble with her horse, family worries, and an accident threaten to keep her out of the saddle when opportunity finally arrives.
The Race
by Lauraine Snelling
1991
Tricia Evanston eagerly awaits her sixteenth birthday and the chance to race Spitfire at Portland Meadows. When her father suffers a sudden health crisis, the family's struggles threaten to derail the riding career she has imagined.
Call for Courage
by Lauraine Snelling
1992
Tricia Evanston and Spitfire have a chance to complete the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Yet her father's declining health casts a shadow over her ambition, leaving her uncertain whether he can witness her biggest race.
Kentucky Dreamer
by Lauraine Snelling
1992
As Tricia Evanston prepares for the Kentucky Derby, a tragic accident at her home track leaves disturbing memories she cannot escape. Her racing begins to suffer, threatening the dream she and her father have worked toward.
Out of the Mist
by Lauraine Snelling
1993
A summer of losses leaves Tricia Evanston close to abandoning horse racing. Still grieving her father's death, she turns to his journal for comfort and struggles to recover the lasting peace and confidence she once knew.
Shadow Over San Mateo
by Lauraine Snelling
1993
Winning the Triple Crown cannot ease Tricia Evanston's grief after her father's death. Even racing loses its appeal, and she wonders whether her ability with horses vanished with him as she tries to rebuild her life.
Close Call
by Lauraine Snelling
1994
Tricia Evanston's racing success brings a new opportunity as a corporate spokesperson in a television commercial. Continued threats against her life undermine her excitement, forcing her to confront danger while her public profile grows.
Second Wind
by Lauraine Snelling
1994
Returning to Portland, Tricia Evanston hopes a new racing season will bring a fresh start. Trouble at her home track instead draws her into an investigation, and efforts to expose the culprit bring frightening threats.
The Winner's Circle
by Lauraine Snelling
1995
After a devastating racing accident, Tricia Evanston struggles through recovery and questions whether victory has demanded too much. Her faith becomes central as she considers what her future might hold beyond the ambitions that once defined her.
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