Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story Page #6

- Morning.

- Appreciate you taking my call.

120,000?

40,000 for the nomination fee

and 80,000 for the entrance fee.

Prince Tariq is sure he's going to win.

Goliath's Boy is a big, big horse.

Goliath's Boy is a bully.

He's a bluffer and her horse knows it.

Cale, you look me in the eye

and you tell me

you think your horse has a chance

of beating my brother's horse.

My horse will beat every horse

that shows up.

Yeah, we're in!

We are in the Breeder's Cup!

I can't believe it!

"You are a great champion."

"When you ran, the ground shook,

the sky opened

and mere mortals parted."

"Parted the way to victory, where

you'll meet me in the winner's circle

and I'll put a blanket

of flowers on your back."

Run hard tomorrow.

Run hard for my dad.

He deserves a good run.

Pop?

Just a minute.

- What?

- In 21 Breeders' Cup Classics,

you know how many fillies

have ever won it?

None. Only four fillies ever ran.

She's not even ready.

Palmer's right.

This is going to be an embarrassment.

What am I doing here, Pop?

You're taking your kid and your horse

to the Breeders' Cup tomorrow.

Because that's the dream

of every real horseman.

It's the dream of every father.

Dream damn few ever get to see.

Damn few, trust me on that one.

Listen, Lilly and Cale

are driving down in the morning

and Lilly doesn't really know

where to go so...

I want you to come to the race.

Pop, as your son,

I'm asking you to come.

Be with me and Cale.

OK.

OK. Good.

Good.

OK, Sonya. Here you go, mama.

You are done. You are ready, mama.

OK, Manolin, looking good.

Good job. Good job.

Good job, sweetie.

Good job. Good job.

- You got her?

- Yeah, I got her.

You look muy bella.

Well, thank you, Balon.

I was talking to her.

Here you go, Manny.

Here's the original silks

of the Crane Race Farm.

I'm taking this good-looking thing to

the owners' box and show off that hat.

- Have a great race, Manny.

- Thank you, Mrs. Crane.

Sure wish we had

another couple of weeks.

She's ready to run.

You saved her life.

She's just returning the favor.

She's here to run for you.

Mr. Palmer. So, what do you expect

from Goliath's Boy today?

What do I expect

from Goliath's Boy?

I expect that Goliath's Boy's

going to have some fun today.

There's Ben Crane and Sonador.

80-1 shot.

Hey, Ben.

How about we get a picture here

with Sonador and Goliath's Boy.

Just a little photo opportunity.

No.

- Get him away!

- Control your horse!

Sonya! No, no, no!

Get him away!

Easy, easy, easy!

It's all right. I got him.

- Will you control your horse?

- I got him.

Easy, boy. It's OK.

- Grab a hold of her.

- Easy.

Going to be OK.

I don't believe it.

I'm feeling heat in that leg.

I don't know if it's me or...

What do you want to do?

What do you want to do, boss?

- What do you want to do?

- Bring her in here.

Dad...

What are the chances

she's cut on the same leg

we've healed for over 6 months?

This is beyond bad luck.

Are you afraid?

Are you afraid that we're going

to come in dead last?

- I'm sorry, sir.

- Bring her in here.

- Sir, it's Sonya.

- Just bring her in here.

She won't come in!

Manny. Manny. Hang on.

- She doesn't want to move.

- Hold on. Come here.

She tried to kick me

when I tried to bring her in.

Come here, girl. Come on, now.

Hold on. Come here, girl.

Easy now.

What do you want?

Easy.

What's she telling you?

I don't know.

Something about...

...the ground shaking.

Sky parting.

She wants to run.

Let's go.

Balon, take Cale to our seats.

Good luck.

Come on, girl.

I got a special package here.

This is going to be great.

- I'm very excited, ain't you?

- Hello.

This is just for owners.

I know. That'd be us.

That would be us. Yeah.

- Thank you very much.

- Good luck.

Here we go.

Are we down this way?

This way, yeah. That's it.

- Do you know anyone here? I don't.

- No, I don't.

Horses coming out onto the track

for the Grade 1

$4,000,000 Breeders' Cup Classic:

The biggest race in North America.

- Good luck.

- Thank you.

Eighth race.

20 to win on the seven.

Seven? That's Sonador.

That horse is 80-1.

You know what?

You're right.

$257 on Sonador to win.

You like that?

Good luck.

A reminder

of two jockey changes here.

Number 11, Grand Duke

will now be ridden by Alan Reid.

Well, you ready?

Pop.

257 to win?

You're crazy.

That's for you.

Here's the moment

we've been waiting for.

They're ready to load into the gate

for the Breeders' Cup Classic.

And here's Goliath's Boy.

Is he full of himself this afternoon.

Goliath's Boy is good

and he knows he's good.

Very aggressive this afternoon.

Goliath's Boy looks like he's going

to run a huge race.

He's loaded in the gate now,

joined by Bijoco and Note's Weasel.

Icondoit and Point Twice coming up.

Now, here's the filly, Sonador.

Only the fifth filly

to even run in this race.

Sonador joined now by Bicycleman.

And here's young Manny Vallarta,

the rider of Sonador.

Certainly never been in a race this big

in his entire career.

Grand Duke and Full Of Flight

are going in. Almost all set now.

Chief Balaz to come to the outside gate

and they'll all be set for a start.

They're all set.

And away they go.

Broke in a perfect line.

In The Rooms on the inside.

The favorite, Goliath's Boy, comes away

beautifully and joins the leaders.

Note's Weasel is right there.

Bijoco in the middle of the pack.

Icondoit towards the outside.

Then it's Point Twice and Bicycleman,

setting a very fast pace early on.

A.P. Flyer behind that.

On the Hops as they go wide.

Then back to Grand Duke

and Full Of Flight.

Sonador is second last at the back.

In The Rooms on the inside

but the favorite, Goliath's Boy,

right there with them.

Hold on, Manny!

It looks like the rider's foot

has come out the irons on Sonador.

Get back up.

Make her settle.

- She's last.

- There's a lot of race left.

First quarter, 22 and one.

Go, Sonya!

Go, Sonya!

Sonador's passing a horse

with each and every stride

as they come to the top of the lane.

In The Room's the leader.

The filly Sonador

moving into the picture.

- This big long shot, Sonador...

- Come on, Sonya.

And Sonador could be a danger

to the favorite, Goliath's Boy.

And Goliath's Boy goes on for home.

Come on, Sonya. Take him out.

The filly Sonador is up

alongside of Goliath's Boy.

They come down to the wire,

Goliath's Boy and Sonador.

And it's Sonador!

Unbelievable. The filly Sonador

has come from last.

And look at this, the odds 80-1.

The biggest stunning upset...

Oh, baby, I had a dream.

It was a dream and I didn't know

the end of it till today!

Yeah!

Thanks, Pop. Thanks for everything.

Thank you.

257 at 80-1?

That's $20,000. I'm back.

"You are a great champion."

"When you ran, the ground shook,

the sky opened

and mere mortals parted."

"Parted the way to victory where

you'll meet me in the winner's circle

where I'll put a blanket

of flowers on your back."

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