DVD

Thoroughbred / produce by Kentucky Educational Television ; written, produced and directed by Paul Wagner.

Wagner, Paul. (Added Author). Grimm, Matt. (Added Author). Bagley, Hallie Gay. (Added Author). Walker, Kathryn. (Added Author). Kentucky Educational Television. (Added Author). Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) (Added Author). PBS Distribution (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary:

Follows a group of individuals and horses for a year leading up to the 2009 Kentucky Derby, and captures the beauty of the breed, the thrilling nature of the sport, and the deep reservoir of history and tradition behind this equine wonder. Viewers go from Kentucky to Dubai to trace the breed's fascinating history and meet the people who breed them, sell them, race them, and love them. From foaling barn to finish line this unique animal imbues the story of the thoroughbred with power and meaning.

Record details

ISBN: 9781608834518
ISBN: 1608834514
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 105 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: [Arlington, Va.] : PBS : [2011]
Copyright: ©2011

Content descriptions

General Note:	Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary. Documentary. Program content: c2010.
Formatted Contents Note:	Special features: Sport of the longshot -- Competition in the sales ring -- Life of a trainer -- The great rivalry between Alydar and Affirmed -- Handicapping 101 -- Getting to the winner's circle -- Cerise and the teaser stallion -- Blugrass Horse Farms.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Co-producers, Hallie Gay Bagley, Matt Grimm.
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrator, Kathryn Walker.
Target Audience Note:	TV parental guideline ratings: Not rated.
System Details Note:	DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; stereo.
Language Note:	Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.