horse racing theme

Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance, for competition. This theme is used whenever this time-honored sport is notably featured in the story.

5 total · 1 major · 4 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
movie: Ben-Hur (1959) major An important component of the story is Ben-Hur's prowess with horses and his skill at chariot racing. His final victory over Messala came at the hippodrome.
ahp5x15 minor In the prologue, Alfred Hitchcock was betting on horses at the race.
columbo1971e9x05 minor Columbo caught up with Wesley at the track.
movie: The Cat from Outer Space (1978) minor Dr. Normal Link was watching horse racing on television with marked enthusiasm.
tz1959e5x05 minor The story focused on a disgraced jockey.