Secretariat (2010)

Introduction
"Secretariat" is a 2010 American biographical drama movie directed by Randall Wallace. The movie script is written by Mike Rich, based upon William Nack's 1975 book titled "Secretariat: The Making of a Champion". The film depicts the life of Secretariat, an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, in 1973, became the first Triple Crown winner in twenty-five years.

Plot
The film starts with Penny Chenery Tweedy (Diane Lane) acquiring her daddy's Meadow Stables, a horse farm in Virginia, after his death in 1972. In spite of not having any experience in horse racing, Penny decides to preserve the steady to preserve her dad's legacy. Her method goes through a crucial change when a coin toss chooses which offspring of a powerful sire, Bold Ruler, would go to Meadow Stables. The competing steady owner, Ogden Phipps, wins the coin toss but picks another mare's offspring, leaving Penny with the yet-unborn foal of Somethingroyal - Secretariat.

Secretariat's Rise to Fame
Upon his birth, Secretariat immediately captures Penny's attention with his exceptional style and demeanour. With the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin (John Malkovich), groom Eddie Sweat (Nelsan Ellis), and jockey Ron Turcotte (Otto Thorwarth), Secretariat is turned into a top racehorse. Despite a slow start, Secretariat gains recognition after an unanticipated victory at the Horse of the Year award in 1972.

Winning the Triple Crown
As Penny has a hard time to keep the stables running amidst financial difficulties, Secretariat faces his own obstacles. In 1973, he takes part in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes - known as the Triple Crown of horse racing. In spite of odds stacked against him, Secretariat wins all three races, developing new race records. His triumph at the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths is thought about among the best performances in horse racing history.

Conclusion
"Secretariat", the film, is a stirring tale of determination, guts, and love. The real-life story of Penny Chenery and her chestnut colt who made horse racing history is skilfully weaved into a drama. Diane Lane's performance as the persistent and headstrong Penny who ultimately supports Secretariat into a champion horse is notable. Besides, the movie catches the essence and thrill of the sport of horse racing, providing audiences a front-row seat to the characteristics, tension, and enjoyment inherent in this sport.

In general, "Secretariat" is an inspiring movie that showcases not just the exceptional exploits of a racehorse, however the exceptional determination and fix revealed by a woman in a male-dominated market. More than just a sports movie, it takes a look at styles of perseverance, aspiration, and the power of thinking in oneself through adversity, as embodied in the journey of Penny Chenery and her famous horse, Secretariat.

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