Aaron Miller of the Courier-Journal calls the film FABULOUS and adds this to the growing positive feedback:
It isn’t just a great movie because it’s about a race that’s near and dear to us here in Kentucky. It’s a seriously well-made documentary with high production values and a moving story. Very well made. You can tell a lot of time and a lot of experience went into this movie.
Posted on Apr 11 2008
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Purchase your tickets in advance for screenings in New York City!
Posted on Apr 11 2008
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Brad & John break well out of the gate at their premiere!
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Listed in Esquire’s May issue as one of the six most intriguing performances of the month
The most exciting two minutes in sports expands well to almost an hour an half.
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Posted on Apr 11 2008
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NTRA (National Thoroughbred Racing Association)
Steve Crist
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Upcoming events listing from across the country promote the film:
Detroit Free Press
The Courier-Journal
Hooiser Park News
Posted on Apr 11 2008
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The documentary tells the stories of people like Dan Hendricks, a California-based trainer struggling with paralysis as he works to get Brother Derek to the Derby. And there’s Dale Romans, the Kentucky-bred son of a trainer trying to qualify for his first Derby with the horse Sharp Humor. The film also features Kiaran McLaughlin who trains horses for the royal family of Dubai.
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Posted on Apr 09 2008
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Three more blogs recommend the film!
One is written by author Kit Ehrman, author of the Steve Cline mystery series.
One is written by self-proclaimed Kentucky Culture Vulture Rich Copley.
And one is written by Horse Race Handicapping College.
Posted on Apr 09 2008
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In the April 5th, 2008 edition of Bloodhorse (No. 14), Lenny Shulman describes the film as first class.
After the soaring shots of Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby time that begin the documentary The First Saturday in May, the scene suddenly shifts to Aqueduct on a bitterly cold, gray day as assistant trainer Frank Amonte yells at workers from a neighboring barn for dumping their trash in the wrong manure pile.
The skill inherent in such a transition could only come from filmmakers who are intimately associated with their subject matter, and that familiarity is on display throughout the 97 minute film that successfully humanizes the often intimidating sport of horse racing.
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Posted on Apr 07 2008
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