Sport of Kings
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When privileged executive, Ellis Kelly, drunkenly purchases a racehorse, his entire world is turned upside down. Struggling to afford the lavish horse's price tag and unable to resell, Ellis must put his only option into action, putting his horse to work. However, having zero knowledge on the regal world of horse racing, he must employ the help of some unlikely colleagues.
After a devastating accident forces an early retirement and a series of life changing injuries, former trainer Jack Dowelly is left with a void emptiness in his life. Swearing to never to take on another horse again, Jack still longs to fill the vacancy his loss of passion has brought but still struggles to battle with the demons of his past.
Problem horse, Cardinal, bred for glory by one of the most acclaimed racing facilities, deemed too dangerous to ever set foot on a track. His aggressive and distrusting nature leaves him unwanted and untrainable. An unexpected sale lands him in a new home, in a new routine and in new hands. With such limited time to prepare, Cardinal has the entire fate of his new owners resting on his very unwilling shoulders.
The glamorous world of horse racing is not just for anyone, a game for the wealthy and conceited. Reputation speaks more than any words can and in a world of champions , anything goes.
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