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Chasing the Win

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A rookie trainer and a longtime owner achieve success and fame when their beloved racehorse scores an unprecedented victory.
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Kevin Crust Los Angeles Times O'Callaghan and the Sheehys obviously care deeply for the animals they train and the film's ending will leave a lump in the throat of even the most cynical viewer. Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Benjamin Gummery Indie Mac User Whilst this film didn't spark an interest in horse racing it did offer a great insight into that world and ultimately I felt a connection to the personal stories show here Rated: 4/5 Jul 8, 2019 Full Review Wendy Shreve Featuring Film The film's true stars, the animated trainer and his steed, will thrill and move you from start to finish. Jun 22, 2019 Full Review Marie Asner Phantom Tollbooth Chasing The Win is a good documentary with heart and shows the life of a champion race horse and what happens after the glory days are past. Rated: 3/5 Feb 21, 2019 Full Review Lorry Kikta Film Threat Chasing The Win is a heartwarming documentary for animal lovers and those who love a good rags-to-riches story. It's definitely worth a watch. Rated: 7/10 Jan 25, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member I didn't really know anything about horse racing before watching this documentary. This doc gives a pretty good glimpse into what that world is about and follows a compelling story. I would say it is definitely worth checking out. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review william w You don't have to know anything about horse racing to fall in love with the characters in this well done documentary. Several story lines keep you interested and entertained. It is well shot and the storyline is well set up. Two thumbs (or hooves) up! Worth a watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Sure this is about the amazing story of a horse winning the impossible odds...but it is also about the incredible Horse Spirit and how it enchants and elevates humans. It is a tough business to race and the grit and heart and soul that goes into it is deeply moving. We see a family horse racing business trying to take on the super wealthy with nuance and cleverness. It is the little guy finding a way. It is a sweet and compelling underdog tale about a trainer and a horse. I give this one a first place trophy! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a really fantastic documentary - whether you're into horse racing or not. It was well directed and edited to move the your emotions up and down along with the beats of the story and takes us all for a wild journey alongside the film's characters. Good stuff. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A well made doc with a compelling story that has you fall in love with the horse, Kinsale King, and route for him from start to finish. The film provides deep insight into the sport, business and culture of horse-racing in an accessible way. The story is emotional without relying on sentimentality, and holds your attention throughout. I fully enjoyed it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member It was very compelling to learn about all regular people who are involved in the international world of horse racing, beyond the stereotypes of only the fancy entitled wealthy spectators. I really had almost no interest in the subject, but this documentary brought to life the passion in the sport, through the story of this underdog family from Ireland, and made a believer out of me. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A rookie trainer and a longtime owner achieve success and fame when their beloved racehorse scores an unprecedented victory.
Director
Laura Sheehy, Chris Ghelfi
Producer
Laura Sheehy
Screenwriter
Laura Sheehy, Chris Ghelfi
Distributor
Indie Rights
Production Co
Indie Rights
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 31, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 3, 2019
Runtime
1h 22m
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