first of all i thoroughly enjoy this movie . each time i have watch it have bring tear to my eye . i have a lot of experience with thoroughbred horse and could relate to thing that they be experience . it say that it base on a true story and in the credit it mention a trainer name that it be dedicate to . i be wonder if anyone have more information on the real people that the movie be base on . and the only other thing that i have be that i be check the goof that be notice by people . i be an expert rider and have ride race and i can tell you there a handful of goof in the race at the end of the movie . any response would be appreciate . i have be to keenland and work there and would like to know more about the people that the story be about . thanks and john .