Seabiscuit

This is the inspiring true story of a little thoroughbred who, with the help of three men who believed in him, hit the big time! When the Great Depression devastates the country, Charles Howard (Bridges), a wealthy entrepreneur invests in a small racehorse named Seabiscuit...who has yet to even win a race. With the blessing of trainer Tom Smith (Cooper), Howard takes a chance on unusually tall jockey Red Pollard (Maguire). With loving encouragement from his owner, trainer, and jockey, "The Biscuit" is victorious in his West Coast racing career. In an effort to inspire a troubled country, Howard challenges East Coast champion War Admiral to a match race...one that brings Seabiscuit to the Pimlico track in Maryland. Seabiscuit's story proves that everyone loves a longshot! This is an uplifting story, based on the book by Laura Hillenbrand, with superb acting performances by all. Real-life jockey Gary Stevens co-stars as well as Chris McCarron, who also designed the race sequences. (Suzanne Hodges)