Jennifer Merin of About.com gives the film 4 1/2 stars.

Using actual footage from the 132nd Annual Kentucky Derby (2006), The First Saturday in May captures the rush of the horserace that’s been called “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” But the film’s biggest achievement is its revaluation of behind-the-scenes stories of trainers and their thoroughbreds.

Read it here.

Posted on Apr 15 2008    
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