Must See Horse Racing Movies
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Hollywood can’t resist an old-fashioned underdog story, like “Seabiscuit”, or a comedic romp, like “A Day at the Races.” And the tearjerkers like “The Black Stallion” and “National Velvet” get us every time. With so many stories to tell in the sport of horse racing, it’s no surprise Hollywood comes calling time and time again. We take a look at 10 must-see horse racing movies. Read more
JOHN FREDERICK HERRING, SENIOR 1795-1865
Born in Blackfriars, Surrey, John Frederick senior was the son of Benjamin Herring (who was born in America under the British flag but was Dutch by descent). Read more
GEORGE STUBBS 1724-1806
George Stubbs was the greatest of English horse painter, a master whose work stands alone, and who has had a greater influence on sporting painting throughout the world than anyone else who has lived. Read more
The Painter Who Hated Picasso
Sporting artist Alfred Munnings loved horses, the English countryside and a good stiff drink. What he didn’t like was modern art.
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War Horse superstar: The Mail tracks down the unsung star of Spielberg’s blockbuster – and the Hollywood ‘horse whisperer’ with whom he has an almost telepathic bond
Those who gathered in New York to watch the stars arriving at the world premiere of the film War Horse last week could have been forgiven for feeling that someone was missing from the glittering event.
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