Characters in Off to the Races

Billie Black

A tenacious horse trainer who takes the head-trainer post at Gold Rush Ranch to prove herself in a male-dominated sport.

Vaughn Harding

The guarded, short-tempered owner of Gold Rush Ranch, grieving his grandfather and determined to clear the family name.

Also in A Photo Finish

Double Diablo

The volatile, talented racehorse known as DD, whom Billie is hired to train for the season's first race.

Hank (Gold Rush Ranch)

A retired racehorse trainer who runs the stables as head groom and acts as a father figure to Billie.

Cole Harding

Vaughn's pragmatic younger brother, who stands for the colder, business side of the family.

Also in A Photo Finish

Dermot Harding

Vaughn and Cole's late grandfather, founder of Gold Rush Ranch, whose name is clouded by a race-fixing accusation.

Also in Out of the Gate

Violet (Gold Rush Ranch)

A young, initially shy groom at the ranch who grows into riding DD.