Every once in a while a great race horse is born that will win many races and become famous throughout the land.

This book is about such a horse. Buffoon is born to Declan's blind mare, Shiner. The threat of shadowy cataracts and failing sight hangs over him and his career.

His name is not bestowed ironically, for even as a foal he is raw-boned, awkward and usgly.

All the outward signs are that this is not a horse with the star of glory in his future, but outward appearances can be deceptive.

Tessa is no angel. She is wilful, rude, poisonous, sullen, uncooperative and on occasion even violent.

Perhaps she has cause to be, for her background is broken and messy.

Buffoon is specieal. They were bonded, girl and horse by Shiner, before Tessa's life went bad.