The remarkable true story of -Big Red,- one of America-s finest racehorses.When her beloved Meadow Stables is faced with closure following her father-s illness, housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over. Despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge she calls in assistance from trainer Lucien Laurin and a host of successful jockeys.Pitted against the Phipps- racing dynasty, Penny takes the decision to breed her mare Somethingroyal to the Phipps- Bold Ruler, the nation-s favourite stallion. With the toss of a coin it is agreed that one family will take Somethingroyal-s first foal with the losing stable taking the colt out of Hasty Matelda and Somethingroyal-s second foal. Penny loses the toss, but the wait for the unborn foal proves fortuitous when a bright red chestnut colt is born, Secretariat. Nicknamed -Big Red,- with Laurin-s guidance, Penny manages to navigate the male-dominated business of horse racing, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years and
