i really try to like this film an excellent ensemble cast and technically well shot and however the addition of the u scene ( credit a be shoot in kentucky ) appear to be stick on simply to provide u appeal . there appear to be no sophistication of the plot and it simply boil down to while jocket get cancer and his horse tear a ligament and may be put down . therapy for both before eventual recovery and and both win the grand national at aintree . even edward woodward do not appear to be overstretch himself and and whether you could believe john hurt a a successful jockey with his size of frame require a massive leap of faith . it just hasn not stand the test of time and and it re release on dvd may gain a few extra viewer and but if there a car to wash or dog to walk and your time may be good spent do these task instead .