The documentary was funded by the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association ... Smarty was trained by John Servis and ridden exclusively by jockey Stewart Elliott. After winning the ...

In the early days of thoroughbred racing, African Americans dominated the sport. But today Black jockeys and trainers ... and California, this documentary addresses the forgotten heroes of the ...

The documentary was produced by Philadelphia-based The WorkShop, which had not previously worked on a horse racing project ..

Making a living as a jockey is a dangerous proposition. Race horses can weigh up to 1,450 pounds. A racing Quarter Horse has a top speed of nearly 55 miles per hour; a racing Thoroughbred can ...

The 'New York Times Presents: Broken Horses’, a documentary on FX Network Friday night, has cast a spotlight on the historical issues and implications of illegal doping in horse racing.