Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Page #5

Last seven are...

No. No, I don't, really.

The last seven they base on

performance during the year.

But they can make a judgment call.

I'm going to take a shot.

It's a long shot

but why not Sonador?

Why not us?

- Why not Sonador?

- That's right.

We going to the Breeders' Cup.

Did you really not know

how the last horses were chosen?

No, I didn't. Why would I?

I never been there.

But if Sonya does get in, there'll be

huge fees for a race like that.

So, you know, this is a pipe dream.

Remember dreams, Ben?

Well, this one's Cale's.

Help her live it.

I want to, Lil. I do.

I'm just saying, it isn't going

to happen. That's all, honey.

So what? So what?

Just let it take her as far as it can.

All right.

Five furlongs in 1.01 and change.

That's better, but...

She was breezing, Dad. Don't worry.

They're good. They look good.

Hey, guys.

You guys got my favorite.

Balon, where's mine?

Yummy.

This is an orange?

It looks like a painted golf ball.

Manny, run her

closer to the rail, will you?

The donuts aren't that good.

- Oh no!

- Give me another jelly.

Back up.

Are we lucky?

Good girl. Yes. Come on.

Come on, Sonya.

Cale?

I'm up. I'm up.

But, my horse Rapid Cat, is the son of

Storm Cat, the best sire in the world.

He deserves to run

in the Breeders' Cup.

Mr. Sadir Abal,

Rapid Cat is 18th on the point list.

We've got 14 spots.

There's not much hope

for Rapid Cat. Next.

Is Mr. Cale Crane here?

I'm Cale Crane.

Why don't you stand up?

Miss Cale Crane.

Your horse Sonador has 20 points

and that puts her 16th on the list.

Though I see that last year

she had 42 points.

Yes, sir. She'd have that many points

this year, but she was injured.

She was injured? Well, do you have

a vet's report says she's sound?

Right here, sir.

Thank you.

Now, you know there are

14 horses that get to run.

And your horse got a shot.

But to enter this horse in this race,

there'll be a fee of $40,000.

Did you bring a check?

I mailed it.

Today.

Let's say that the panel determines

that Sonador belongs in this race.

Now, there's another

80,000 dollars in fees

that's going to be due

on October 26th.

You prepared for that?

She'll mail it to you.

Yes, sir, I am.

Final selection

will be at 11am tomorrow.

- We got a deal?

- You got a deal. Congratulations.

My knight in shining armor's

come to rescue me?

Bye. I'm going to take off.

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you later.

Is Cale with Pop?

Yeah, they're going over

race strategies.

- She going to get in?

- Selection's in the morning.

How did Cale do

in front of the committee?

Truth? It was rough.

She got kicked around pretty good.

- Why are you smiling?

- Because she kicked right back.

Yeah, she reminds me of somebody.

You were right, Lil.

It was great just letting her try.

So you're saying that I'm smart?

I'm saying you're smart and beautiful.

You think she has a chance

of getting in.

There's a chance.

And the entry fees

are $120,000. OK?

Did you hear me?

Why are you smiling?

I feel like I'm on a date.

Cale?

Time for bed, honey.

Well, that works a little better

than a bucket now, doesn't it?

Yes.

So how much will you bet

on Sonador to win the Classic?

Don't you think she can win?

You got to think she can win.

What's the harm in that?

- Say "I think she can win."

- I think she can win.

Good.

She needs to hear you say that.

I would like to see you

run against those boys.

May I have your attention, please?

I am proud to announce the field

for the 22nd running

of the Breeders' Cup Classic.

We start in alphabetical order.

A.P. Flyer.

Argus.

Bicycleman.

Bijoco.

Chief Balaz.

Full Of Flight.

Goliath's Boy.

Grand Duke.

Icondoit.

In The Rooms.

Note's Weasel.

On The Hops.

And our last two runners are:

Point Twice...

...and...

...Sonador.

Yes!

Way to go!

No. No.

I gave it away.

You gave it away.

You don't even know the joke.

I can't believe I just did that.

Well, I had to see for myself.

It's amazing.

Well, it's good to see the Cranes

all in one spot.

Pop Crane.

The famous Pop Crane.

Evening, fellas.

How can we help you?

Well, you have to ask yourselves

how much it's worth to you

to have this broken filly

finish 14th in a field of 14.

How much you want

to embarrass yourselves.

Because we all know that this horse

has got no business in that race.

Ben, I feel bad about

what happened between us.

No, look, honestly, I do.

And I'd like to make it right.

I'll give you...

...20,000 in cash for her.

- 20 grand?

- Yeah.

Let's see. Manny,

that's $1,000 for you.

$1,000 for you, Balon.

A whole 1,000 for me?

I guess I could get me

a couple of steak dinners now.

Maybe some wine,

maybe some tube socks.

$1,000 for me, too?

I could buy me a thousand pair

of dollar underwears.

Wait, my share's

about eight grand.

I've only got 20 invested.

Where do I sign?

$40,000.

All right?

I brought my guys and a trailer with me.

So your luck is changing.

I know what you paid for that horse.

- Are we done here?

- Not my horse, Everett.

Well, what do you say, honey?

I'm not selling her.

OK, I found my other pocket.

All right?

And you listen to me.

This is your last chance.

I have a certified check for $100,000.

And if you take this offer

I'll give your dad his job back.

I can't believe it.

The Cranes have finally won one.

Dad?

If it was me...

...Id tell him to take his money

and his empty trailer

and get the hell off our farm.

But...

...that's just me.

You're running Goliath's Boy

in the Classic?

That's right. He is the favorite.

And when he wins the Cup,

it'll be my fifth horse of the year.

Do you think Goliath's Boy remembers

what Sonya's butt looks like?

Why?

Because it's all it will be

seeing of her on race day.

That's a good one, kid.

That's funny, ain't it? That's funny.

Suit yourself.

Dad.

Any luck?

I can't find a sponsor for this race.

Nobody wants to take a chance on her.

Called everybody I can think of.

You ever seen a kid

so happy with a horse?

Yeah. I have.

Pick it up.

Come on. Pick it up.

Good girl.

There's other races, darling,

that don't cost so much to enter.

I've lost 15 pounds in three weeks.

You should stop training.

We don't have the money to run.

Going down to the Breeders' Cup to tell

them we're dropping out of the race.

I had a dream last night, Cale.

I was on a horse.

A fast horse. That horse and me...

We're flying like angels.

How'd it end?

I woke up and my hunger was gone.

It was God telling me to race again.

Thank you, Cale.

May God bless you.

Nobody ever thought we'd get in.

No, they didn't. But you did it.

Cale. Pop. Come on.

Get in the truck.

Come on, let's go.

- Great idea, Dad.

- He said he'd talk to us.

- What are you going to say?

- I'm not. You are.

I'm here to see Prince Sadir.

The prince is expecting you.

Please join him.

Prince Sadir, I'm Cale Crane.

- I remember you.

- This is my dad and my granddad.

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