A Horse for Danny (1995)

In the thrilling world of horse racing, where every gallop echoes with an undercurrent of risk and reward, we find our young protagonist, Danny Bara. An eleven-year-old dynamo, Danny is no ordinary girl. With a keen intellect and a spirit that's hard to tame, she calls the race track home, living alongside her Uncle Eddie, a horse trainer striving to etch his name onto the circuit's wall of fame. Danny possesses an uncanny understanding of the horses, their potentials and pitfalls, and the intricate web of scams that thread through the race circuit. Her knowledge isn't limited to the stables either; the odds makers lean heavily on her for the inside scoop, a testament to her acumen. Danny, with a clear-eyed vision, realizes that the road to glory for Uncle Eddie is paved with a horse of unparalleled caliber, a horse that can be ridden into the wealth of victory. Enter Tom Thumb, a yearling pulsating with champion potential. Even when seasoned trainer Noel Ferguson attempts to undermine the young horse, Danny sees through his ruse. The arrival of Moe Tully, notorious for his association with race-fixing, signals trouble, but also an opportunity for Danny. With her school hours bookended by placing bets and collecting winnings, she becomes the unexpected financier for Uncle Eddie's dreams, joined by her friend Gerald - a groom from a rival stable who is willing to gamble his savings on Tom Thumb. As Danny predicted, Tom Thumb proves to be a racing sensation, propelling her, Uncle Eddie, and Gerald into a whirlwind summer racing season. The once-desperate Uncle Eddie becomes the talisman for success, attracting other owners seeking the 'Bara magic.' However, the racing world isn't all sunshine and roses. The success story attracts the hawk-eyed attention of Noel Ferguson, who offers a hefty sum for Tom Thumb, and when refused, unleashes a storm of dirty dealings on the triumphant trio and their star horse. But Danny, as we've come to know, isn't one to be trifled with, and Uncle Eddie isn't far behind. In the face of adversity, they gallop towards glory, turning a season of trials into a triumphant saga on the racing circuit. In 'A Horse for Danny', the race isn't just about speed; it's about resilience, courage, and the audacity to dream.

A Horse for Danny is a drama movie featuring Leelee Sobieski.

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