Talking Horses: why is it so hard to make a realistic horse racing movie?


It’s great that the Dream Alliance story has been filmed with Toni Collette and Damian Lewis but racing films usually prove problematic

I love horse racing movies, or at least I love the fact that they are occasionally made. It’s so encouraging when Hollywood turns the full wattage of its attention on your little world; it justifies your enthusiasm and is one in the eye for all those baffled by it.

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Kelso 1.15 Tortuga Bay 1.45 Kalaharry 2.15 Manetti 2.45 Skyhill
3.15 McGowan’s Pass (nap) 3.45 Black Pirate 4.15 Master Malachy

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