Publisher's Synopsis
Coming-of-age drama starring Zac Efron as Patrick McCardle, a 15-year-old unsure of what he wants to do with his life. Although under pressure from his father to focus on baseball, Patrick meets Houston Jones (Bill Cobbs), a mysterious horse trainer who gives him a shot at riding in the famous Derby Cup. But along with the challenges of training, Patrick must also overcome the malicious intentions of Randy Adams (Michael Nardelli) - local bully, rich kid and five-time Derby Cup Champion.