Genre: Horse Racing
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Secretariat (2010)
Cast: Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Margo Martindale …
Directed by: Randall Wallace
When Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's thoroughbred stable, she transforms from housewife to horse breeder -- and owner of the colt that will take the 1973 Triple…
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Horses (2010)
Cast: James Nolan, Paul Nolan, Tommy Woods …
Directed by: Liz Mermin
Filmmaker Liz Mermin's delightful documentary chronicles a year in the life of three elite and surprisingly charismatic Irish racehorses as they prepare for and compete in the rarified…
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Kentucky Derby Greatest Moments (2009)
Cast: Seattle Slew, Smarty Jones, Barbaro …
Directed by: Leonard Lusky
Relive the excitement of more than 130 years of the Kentucky Derby with this spectacular compilation of original race footage, interviews and archival photographs. Highlights of the…
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Jockeys (2009)
Cast: Eric Head, Angela Athayde, Garrett Gomez …
Directed by: John Chester
Pressure-packed, dangerous and highly competitive, the challenge of riding top thoroughbred racehorses also offers outsize rewards to the jockeys who can ride their way to the top and display…
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The Dark Glow of the Mountains / Ballad of the Little Soldier / Precautions Against Fanatics (2008)
Cast: Hans Kammerlander, Reinhold Messner, Denis Reichle …
Directed by: Werner Herzog
This anthology includes three films from celebrated German auteur Werner Herzog, including "The Dark Glow of the Mountains," a gripping examination of mountain climber Reinhard Messner's…
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Conrad Schumacher's Dressage System: Prepare to Win: Vol. 1: Basic Level (2008)
Cast: Conrad Schumacher
Noted Olympic dressage coach Conrad Schumacher introduces his popular training regimen in this instructional program, which emphasizes the fundamental importance of riders being in top form…
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The First Saturday in May (2007)
Cast: John McKee, Bonnie Holthus, Bob Holthus …
Directed by: Brad Hennegan, John Hennegan
Directed by brothers Brad and John Hennegan, this fascinating documentary explores six of the contenders for the 2006 Kentucky Derby as they strive to make their way into the ranks of the…
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Ruffian (2007)
Cast: Sam Shepard, Frank Whaley, Laura Bailey …
Directed by: Yves Simoneau
Considered to be the greatest thoroughbred filly of all time, Ruffian shattered horse racing records with her power. This engaging drama tells the story of her brief career. In 1975, a packed…
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Barbaro: A Nation's Horse (2007)
Cast: Bob Costas, Edgar Prado, Dean Richardson …
Three weeks after an astounding win at the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro suffered a terrible injury at the Preakness Stakes. The horse's inspirational struggle to beat the odds is chronicled…
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Lost in the Fog (2007)
Cast: Harry Aleo, Greg Gilchrist, Andy Beyer …
Directed by: John Corey
Filmmaker John Corey provides a behind-the-scenes look at the fascinating world of horse racing with this documentary that traces two years in the life of thoroughbred Lost in the Fog and his…
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Laffit: All About Winning (2006)
Cast: Kevin Costner, Laffit Pincay Jr.
Directed by: Jim Wilson
Kevin Costner narrates this inspiring chronicle of jockey Laffit Pincay Jr.'s life story, produced and directed by Academy Award winner Jim Wilson. Reliving 40 years of racing history --…
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Dreamer (2005)
Cast: Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Elisabeth Shue …
Directed by: John Gatins
Down-and-out horse trainer Ben Crane rescues a once-great racehorse that's been severely injured. Buoyed by the unwavering faith of his daughter, he sets out to win the Breeders'…
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Saddles & Silks: A Jockey's Story (2005)
This fascinating documentary offers a rare window into the world of the Thoroughbred race jockey, whose glory is never greater than when he wins. But for every Jerry Bailey or Willie…
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The Derby Stallion (2005)
Cast: Zac Efron, William R. Moses, Bill Cobbs …
Directed by: Craig Clyde
When quiet 15-year-old misfit Patrick (Zac Efron) learns his friend Mr. Jones (Bill Cobbs), a hard-drinking former jockey, is nursing an injured racehorse back to health, the teen helps train…
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On the Muscle: Portrait of a Thoroughbred Racing Stable (2005)
Directed by: Bill Yahraus, Robin Rosenthal
Follow the adventures of Pleasantly Perfect, the Tin Man, Redattore, Kudos, Ile de France and Brisquette: six equine competitors under the expert care of top trainer Richard Mandella. In…
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Seabiscuit (2003)
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper …
Directed by: Gary Ross
A knobble-kneed colt becomes a winning thoroughbred at the hands of its owner, its unorthodox trainer and its jockey, a half-blind ex-prizefighter, in this Depression-era drama based on the…
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Big Spender (2003)
Cast: Casper Van Dien, Graham Greene, Corinne Conley …
Directed by: Paul Schneider
In this made-for-cable drama, work-release prisoner Eddie Burton (Casper Van Dien) is sent to a horse farm and entrusted to bring prize racehorse Big Spender -- who was once a world-class…
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Seabiscuit: American Experience (2003)
Cast: Scott Glenn
Directed by: Stephen Ives
During the American Depression, one spectacular horse provided the troubled nation with unbridled joy -- and provided some with a nice cash payout. Seabiscuit was one of the most popular and…
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Seabiscuit: America's Legendary Racehorse (2003)
Directed by: Manny Nathan Hahn
It's the classic story of the underdog that made good; a stocky, short-legged David that slew a thoroughbred Goliath. Seabiscuit has gone down in American history as a racehorse legend.…
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Let It Ride (1989)
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, David Johansen …
Directed by: Joe Pytka
Cabbie and compulsive gambler Jay Trotter (Richard Dreyfuss) promises his long-suffering wife, Pam (Teri Garr), that he'll give up betting on the ponies -- a vow that lasts until he gets…
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Riders (1988)
Cast: Stephanie Beacham, Gabrielle Beaumont, Philip Anthony …
Directed by: Gabrielle Beaumont
Poor boy turned rich equestrian champion Jake Lovell (Michael Praed) finds himself competing with aristocratic rival Rupert Campbell-Black (Marcus Gilbert) for more than just horses as Jake…
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Sylvester (1985)
Cast: Richard Farnsworth, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Schoeffling …
Directed by: Tim Hunter
Sixteen-year-old wrangler Charlie Railsberg (Melissa Gilbert, in her film debut) sees an unconquerable spirit in a wild horse she names Sylvester. Most everyone else (including tough…
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Champions (1984)
Cast: John Hurt, Gregory Jones, Mick Dillon …
Directed by: John Irvin
In 1979, British jockey Bob Champion's quest for the Grand National was sidelined when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Told he might have only a few months to live, Champion…
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Casey's Shadow (1978)
Cast: Walter Matthau, Alexis Smith, Robert Webber …
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Inspired by the short story "Ruidoso," penned by writer John McPhee, this film tells the story of down-and-out horse trainer Lloyd Bourdelle (Walter Matthau), who, against all odds, becomes…
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Dead Cert (1974)
Cast: Judi Dench, Scott Antony, Michael Williams …
Directed by: Tony Richardson
The action may be on the track, but the drama unfolds behind the scenes in this thriller that exposes the seamy underbelly of British horse racing when jockey Bill Davidson (Ian Hogg) falls…