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On the first Saturday in May, America keeps its annual appointment with the Kentucky Derby. It's the Holy Grail of...
On the first Saturday in May, America keeps its annual appointment with the Kentucky Derby. It's the Holy Grail of American horse-racing: only 20 of the 40,000 thoroughbreds born each year possess the magic blend of pedigree, owner, trainer, rider - and luck - to make it.
The documentary explores the personal aspirations and the strenuous regimes surrounding six contenders for the 2006 Derby. Race world insiders, they're clearly as addicted to the two-minute thrill of the race as any of their subjects, and as well-versed in the art of not always winning. The owners and teams we meet are a fascinatingly far-flung and varied bunch. [NZFF08]
The documentary explores the personal aspirations and the strenuous regimes surrounding six contenders for the 2006 Derby. Race world insiders, they're clearly as addicted to the two-minute thrill of the race as any of their subjects, and as well-versed in the art of not always winning. The owners and teams we meet are a fascinatingly far-flung and varied bunch. [NZFF08]
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The First Saturday in May | Details
- Runtime
- 100
- Genre
- Documentary, Sport
- Country of origin
- USA
