Life hasn't been easy for Joey Leatham. As a tiny youngster he had to fight to survive. When he was older he discovered an affinity with horses. Suddenly his lack of size is an advantage as he joins his brother as an apprentice jockey. He soon becomes one of the most sought-after jockeys in Europe. Then, by an ironic twist of fate, he is blackmailed. High Flyer is packed with action and adventure on and off the race-course.