Secretariat
Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
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2019★ 7.3
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We Are Marshall
2006★ 6.9
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Lean on Pete
2018★ 6.9
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2005★ 7.1
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2016★ 6.3
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2020★ 8.0
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2019★ 8.0
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1994★ 6.7
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