Mystery of the Midnight Rider is the third book in the Nancy Drew Diaries series. Nancy Drew travels to the Kentucky Derby with her father, Carson Drew, to investigate a case involving sabotage at a prominent horse-racing stable. A shadowy figure known as the Midnight Rider has been disrupting races, tampering with equipment, and threatening the favorite horse, setting the stage for a spectacular fall. Nancy, along with her friends Bess and George, must infiltrate the equestrian world, which is filled with wealthy owners, competitive jockeys, and suspicious stable hands. The investigation requires Nancy to understand the complicated dynamics of horse racing and uncover who stands to gain the most from ensuring the favorite never crosses the finish line.
