this feature accomplish perfectly what green grass of wyoming fail to do four year later both deal with similar subject represent adolescent train to bring horse to trot race success . this film however be fill with poignancy and beauty and self assuredness . it be the first starring role for lon mccallister and a young man who make 42 film but only nine after this one and retire from the screen at 30. it be jeanne crain fist star role as well and be only her fourth film . both be absolutely radiant in the lead and so appeal you want to adopt them . lend able support be walter brennan and charlotte greenwood ( do a prototype aunt eller like job ) . willie best and particularly george reed provide additional fine work . reed be a find and one wonder why he be not the choice for disney uncle remus . this be a film full of beautiful color cinematography ( it earn a deserved oscar nom in this category ) that be also extremely accomplish in the difficult track shot that put u right in the race . the academy fail to honor hugo friedhofer excellent musical score but it deserve a nom as well . this be a radiant film that be perfect for adolescent to watch and especially those in love with horse and race . i be astonish it be not available on video . do seek it out .