The Race

After Snowbird gives Mike an Indian pony, Flash, in thanks for her work at the reservation Mike tries to enter the Territory Stakes Race, but race officials, Loren and Jake, won't allow a woman to ride. Dr. Cassidy arrives from Denver with his champion horse and spurns Mike attempts to speak to him colleague to colleague. Dr. Cassidy's rider, Drew, is injured and Mike diagnoses cranial compression, yet Dr. Cassidy refuses Mike's assistance. Drew dies and an angry Mike is determined to enter the race, disguised as a man. Meanwhile, with encouragement from Grace, Brian enters a pie-baking contest and is met with skepticism from Colleen and Loren. To everyone's surprise, Brian is declared the winner. Mike rides the race of her life and wins, but is disqualified when her disguise is revealed and Hank, riding Dr. Cassidy's horse, is declared the winner.

Writing:
  • Beth Sullivan

Stars:
Release Date: 1993-01-01
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6
TMDb: 7.6/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 47

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The Race
Episode 1 - The Race
Sanctuary
Episode 2 - Sanctuary
Halloween
Episode 3 - Halloween
The Incident
Episode 4 - The Incident
Saving Souls
Episode 5 - Saving Souls
Where the Heart Is (1)
Episode 6 - Where the Heart Is (1)
Where the Heart Is (2)
Episode 7 - Where the Heart Is (2)
Giving Thanks
Episode 8 - Giving Thanks
Best Friends
Episode 9 - Best Friends
Sully's Choice
Episode 10 - Sully's Choice
A Christmas Tale - Dr. Mike's Dream
Episode 11 - A Christmas Tale - Dr. Mi...
Crossing the Line
Episode 12 - Crossing the Line
The Offering
Episode 13 - The Offering
The Circus
Episode 14 - The Circus
Another Woman
Episode 15 - Another Woman
The Orphan Train
Episode 16 - The Orphan Train
Buffalo Soldiers
Episode 17 - Buffalo Soldiers
Luck of the Draw
Episode 18 - Luck of the Draw
Life and Death
Episode 19 - Life and Death
The First Circle
Episode 20 - The First Circle
Just One Lullaby
Episode 21 - Just One Lullaby
The Abduction (1)
Episode 22 - The Abduction (1)
The Abduction (2)
Episode 23 - The Abduction (2)
The Campaign
Episode 24 - The Campaign
The Man in the Moon
Episode 25 - The Man in the Moon
Return Engagement (1)
Episode 26 - Return Engagement (1)
Return Engagement (2)
Episode 27 - Return Engagement (2)