Plot: The highly fictionalized adaptation of the Secretariat story from Penny Tweedy's supposed lack of horse racing knowledge to the much overblown rivalry between Secretariat and his "nemesis" Sham. With the help of eccentric trainer but supreme horseman Lucien Laurin, this is the story of a Virginia horse taking racing by storm and making himself a household name while winning the first Triple Crown in 25 years in World Record time.
Alternative Plot: Despite her lack of experience, housewife and mother Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) agrees to take over management of the family Thoroughbred farm after her father (Scott Glenn) becomes ill. Successfully navigating her way through the male-dominated world of horse racing, Chenery, together with veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich), fosters a gifted colt that ultimately crosses the finish line into history as the Triple Crown winner in 1973.
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