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[Announcer] Previously on Wildfire.

There's something going on between you guys.

Did something happen? Oh, my God.

I used to worry that there was something going on between you and Matt.

He's always had feelings for you.

I don't want to see either one of you get hurt.

I-I love her.

Help me!Junior?

What?

You're just not happy

unless you're screwing up people's lives, are you?

Calm down.Don't put your hands on my sister.

If you're still mad about what happened,

blame me, not her.I didn't need to give Kris a job

to get her to go out with me. You did.

Yeah, it's surprising how much losing someone you love can affect you.

You have a thing for my brother.

It's obvious.

[Man] Sheikh al-Hadn is coming to Raintree tomorrow.

I hear you guys are selling some horses.

We have some great 2-year-olds.

I'm more interested in one horse: Wildfire.

Wildfire's the only thing that's not for sale on this ranch.

At least we agree on that.

I've decided to leave Raintree. It's time, trust me.

I'm always gonna be there for you.

[Jean Ritter] We said we'd never run our business

like Davis Farms, and now you're working for them.

I always imagined you leaving the ranch someday.

It's Matt's time. He's ready.

[Matt] My family, the ranch.

Gotta believe if I stick with that, it's gonna be okay.

[Man] Stand by, we're on the air

in three, two-

On the eve of the prestigious Bristol Stakes,

and we are happy to have Matt Ritter from Raintree Farms,

and Ken Davis, Jr., from Davis Farms.

So, guys, we are three weeks away from the Kentucky Derby.

Do you think you'll get in?

I hope so.

You never know.

So, tell me, guys.

How does it feel to be horse racing's Hatfield and McCoys?

Yankees and Red Sox?

Superman and Lex Luthor?

Okay, guys, guys, guys, now, your two farms have been racing

head-to-head for 51 years.

How does it feel to battle so hard, so often, for the same prize?

[Man] Talk to Kris.

Jockey Kris Furillo. Come on in.

Come on. Come on.

Hi, Kris. Now, tell me. You've been in the saddle for both these guys before.

Tell me who your favorite is.Uh-

There are no rivalries. W-We're just friends.

Right. Right. So tell me,

how'd it feel when your friend stole your trainer?

He didn't.You don't steal from a friend.

Okay. Well, then, we will see your two buddies

at the traditional owner/jockey sign-in, hmm?

Uh, wouldn't miss it.

You heard it here first, folks.

Horse racing's longest-running rivalry

is now... a great big love fest.

And...cut.

[crewman] Okay, let's wrap it up, men.

Wow, you guys handled that like pros.

That's what friends are for, right?

Am I that good of an actor?

Actor? But you just said on camera-

On camera I lied. Didn't you?

? With the morning light, got your mind in sight ?

? And I wanna be there all my life ?

? With the morning light, got your mind in sight ?

? And I wanna be there

? You're all I ever dreamed of ?

? Your stars align in threesomes ?

? Oh, that's right

Hi.Good morning.

It may be.

What's up?

I'm tallying up Wildfire's winnings and race grades for the Kentucky Derby.

How do the race grades work again?

Well, every race has a grade, 1 through 3.

Bristol Stakes is a 2.

So you add the earnings, factor in the race grades,

and the top 20 horses are eligible to race in the Kentucky Derby.

Sounds like a problem I failed in math class.

How close are we?

We're in, if we win the Bristol Stakes.

Wildfire's doing great.

Well, we have to make sure he doesn't peak too early.

Remember what Pablo always said:

A horse should peak as he's...

Walking into the starting gate.

It's so weird. I'm gonna be riding for him and against him.

Hey. There's the man who's gonna take us to the Kentucky Derby.

Have a seat.

What's up?

Uh, we were just discussing how complicated this must be for you.

Being Wildfire's co-owner and Avatar's trainer.

There's only so much I can do. The best horse wins on race day.

Do we have all the information we need to win?

Like Wildfire's weakness.

Like if there's a particular track condition

that he doesn't like,

or maybe red silks bother him,

or maybe he's cool getting passed on the right-

when he passes on the left, he freaks out.

No one's working harder than I am

to get Avatar in the winner's circle.

And we know that.

I won't be giving the Ritters any special information on Avatar,

and I won't be giving you any on Wildfire.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have horses to exercise.

He just doesn't get how we play the game.

I want this win.

Don't worry. I'm on it.

You know why we make such a great team?

Do you want 10 reasons, or do you want a hundred?

Well, a big reason? I can read your mind.

Oh, really?Yeah.

Ooh.

You're...thinking... about...

what Junior said after the interview.

That we weren't friends?

[sigh] That was what I was thinking.

If you can turn back time,

knowing everything that happened,

would you still pick me over Junior?Yeah.

Would you choose me, knowing that you'd lose your best friend?

Definitely.

Mm. That's good.

Use your napkin.

I heard Avatar's times were good.

Oh, they were great.Hello.

Ah, hey, you made it. I was starting to worry.

Gillian's horse Reliant is in the Bristol Stakes.

Yes, we were on the bubble, then Dani made some crucial phone calls.

So, you and Reliant are gonna be staying with us till race day?

Yes. I'll try not to be a bother.

Oh, no bother.

Oh, brother.

Allow me to show you

to our guest accommodations, mademoiselle.

Oh, why, thank you, monsieur.

Hmm.

Since when are you so chummy with the enemy?

Since I realized that Reliant is an overrated flash in the pan.

But you worked to get the horse into the race.

Yes, because Reliant's no threat to Avatar,

but having Gillian around

will seriously mess with Kris and Matt's heads.

And a distracted jockey-

Is a losing jockey.

[chuckles] You're good. So good.

Yeah.

Of course, these guys think family-friendly- Hold on.

Kris.Sheikh Omar.

O, please.

You in town for the Bristol Stakes?

Considering I'm hosting it.

You bought the track?

I'm an insomniac. Gotta pass the time. My assistant Alice.

Hi.

Oh. The architects.

Are waiting. Right.

Listen, we're going to this thing at the track club tomorrow night. You should come.

Bring some friends.Thanks.

So tell me about Wildfire.

How have his breeze times been?

Uh...Well, you can bet the ranch on Wildfire to win.

But will you please excuse me?Sure.

Dani!

Dani!

Dani!

Dani, I need to- to talk to you about Junior.

Stay out of my brother's life.

It's not about me.

It's about Matt and Junior.

There is no Matt and Junior, because of you.

No, it doesn't have to be like that.

No? What are we supposed to do,

forget that you and Matt snuck off behind my brother's back?

I don't expect anyone to forget about what happened-

'Cause I'm not ever gonna forget

how you stole Matt from me when you first got here.

You and Matt were broken up. You never gave me a chance.

A chance to do what?

You went out with my ex-boyfriend,

then you went out with my brother,

and then you humiliated my brother

by seducing his best friend.

I never seduced Matt.

Maybe you should just stop thinking about what Matt and Junior are,

or were.

Start thinking about who you are.

I mean, I don't know. Who are you?

Because if you're really the person

that wants to get Matt and Junior back together,

well, then there's only one thing for you to do:

disappear.

I know who I am, and I can do this,

with or without your help.

How are we gonna do this?

I mean, we have to make it happen.

I really think that our future depends on this.Hey.

Kris, come on. Don't put that kind of pressure on yourself.

There are 20 horses ahead of us for that Kentucky Derby slot.

There's only so much you can do.

I need to do more.

[sigh] I know you'll find a way.

I hope so.

Speaking of Kentucky,

guess who entered her horse in the race.

Gillian?

Can you handle it?

Yeah.

Good.

Then you can help Matt deal with it

because, if we do win the Bristol Stakes,

Wildfire will travel to Kentucky on Wednesday.

But the Derby isn't for three weeks.

The longer everyone has to acclimate to Kentucky,

the better chance we have.

What do you mean, everyone?

Wildfire, you, Matt-

I figured you and Matt wouldn't mind some time away from the mother hen.

Well, I mean, I don't think of you like that.

Mm, you should sometimes.

But Matt is my son,

and you're like a daughter now.

I just want everything to work out.

And it's my nature to meddle.

Sometimes you've gotta.

Hey.

Hey.

I'm here to meddle.

What?

I'm here to be a meddle monkey.

What do you want?

You and Matt need to patch things up.

Why?

Because what's going on between the two of you

isn't healthy.

Since when did you care about my health?

You know what? You can hate me all you want,

but at least give your best friend a second chance, Junior.

My best friend? Yeah.

He goes and hooks up with my girl?

God, I sound like a bad country western song.

We didn't just hook up.

Okay. Whatever you want to call it.

Matt should have come and told me what was going on-

upfront, man to man.

Not that I would have gone along with it,

but that's what a best friend does.

Because it was kind of impulsive.

Maybe for you.

Matt's never done anything on impulse.

He's probably been thinking of it for weeks.

It must have been a nightmare for him,

having just moved in with Gillian.

Not that he deserves my sympathy.

No, of course not.

But-If he really wanted to fix things between us,

he'd be here, not you.What if I can make that happen?

I didn't ask you to make that happen.

I know, but if you did-

I gotta go.

New grandstands,

new V.I.P. boxes, new family-friendly infield.

Ideas Monday, 9:00 A.M.

You got it, man.It's all right.

Does it ever end?

Give me a few minutes?

Sheikh Omar.

Yes.Hi. I was hoping to run into you.

Dani Davis, Davis Farms.

Oh, pleasure to meet you.

Call me O. My assistant Alice.Hi.

Congratulations on your purchase of the track.

It's like buying a piece of history, right?

But, she needs an extreme makeover.She?

I'm a traditionalist. Buildings, boats, cars-

I'm sorry. Is that chauvinistic?

No, it's charming.

Thank you. So what can I do for you?

Actually, it's what I can do for you.

If you have 30 minutes, I'd like to discuss

a few business deals that I have simmering.

I wish I had three minutes,

but I'm overdue for my next meeting.

But if you have time, I'm throwing a little party

tomorrow night at the track club.

Maybe we can talk then.

Definitely.

Feel free to invite some friends.

Great. Thanks.

Oh, hi. Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.

Oh. You're not.Do you run?

Only when being chased.

I just started. It's part of the new me.

I've noticed the new you.

You like?

Very much.

Well, nothing like romantic humiliation

to motivate a change.

[sigh] Yeah.

Let's make a bet on the Bristol Stakes.

Avatar versus Reliant?

Are there any other horses in the race?

Well, there is one other competitor named Wildfire.Ah.

We don't mention that horse, that farm,

or those people.

Okay?

Agreed.

Last chance to go running. Hey, I could-

I could, uh, chase you, if that would help.

I'd let you catch me.

Oh.

Then chase me.

Give me 30 seconds to change.

I know. We're off.

48:01, to be exact, but, you know, who's counting?

[sigh]

All right. Let me read your mind.

Come here.

I'm not in the mood.

Mm. No, no, mm.

[both humming]

Omm...

Mmm...

Something's bothering you besides a weak backstretch.

Come on.

Mm, it's bigger than a bread box, mm...

I talked to Junior.

You did?

I really think that you should-

Kiss and make up.

Well, the kissing's optional, but he really misses you, Matt.

Did he say that?

No, but you owe it to him.

Owe Junior? I-

You sound like you're taking his side.

I'm on your side.

No, it doesn't sound like that.

Matt, I just want you to be happy,

and if you and Junior were friends again,

that would make you happy.

Just think about it. For me.

Okay, I'll think about it.

? Stop here, let the noises out ?

? Can you see, you and me, We are insanity ?

? Hey, you, are you listening ?

? Is this what they call apathy? ?

? When I know, and you know, and that's all that you know ?

? Good-bye to the sympathy

?? [instrumental]

? Can you define the moment

? You became my opponent?

? How can you say we're meant to be? ?

? We are stones, broken bones ?

? Lights are on, no one's home ?

? Only gave you everything

? If you never want an end

? You're only getting what you give ?

? So vilify me, I'm done trying ?

? To make us what we're not ?

Wasn't the last reception here warms sodas and fries?

And a bunch of old people.

Here you go.Thank you.

? I know you

I didn't expect three full presentations here.

I knew you'd appreciate a complete package.

It's definitely attractive.

? They say I should take some time ?

? Bide my time, have some fun ?Uh...

? Look me up when you're done ?

This is awkward, uh, but...

you're just interested in the business, right?

It's just because...

I just lost someone close to me, and-

I get it.

Yes. Business only.

[sigh] Thank you.

So how much capital would you need to proceed?

With which one?

All of them.

17 million.

17 million.

[softly] 17 million.

17 million is my lucky number.

Here's to that.

Yeah.

? You're only getting what you give ?

? So vilify me

? I'm done tryin' to make us what we're not ?

Do you remember when I told you

that it didn't bother me

that Gillian had a horse in the race?

Uh, I lied.

You know, me, too.

? I know you

Matt, Kris.

How are things?

Good.

You're-

Feeling great. Thank you.

So, uh...

Drink, sir?

You excited about the race tomorrow?

Yeah.

Well, here's to Lady Luck

smiling down on us.

To luck.

Uh, excuse me.

So, recovered from your run yet?

Oh, man, I strained muscles I didn't even know I had.

Ow.[giggling]

How are they?

Completely freaked out.

She's so...together.

You guys look great. I just want to say thank you,

and it's an honor you guys are all here,

and it's great to host a race as great as the Bristol Stakes.

So party like it's 1999.

The furniture's all being replaced-

Cheers.[champagne cork pops]

Let's hear it for Lindsay Price.

? If I could date the same again, could I ?

? I'd fall apart the same again, would I? ?

? Find it

Let's go talk to 'em.

For me. Come on.

? And I've been here before

? Before

? I learned to ask for nothing more ?

? Nothing more, it's true ?

Hey.

Hey.

We need to talk.

We've been friends a long time.

I don't think we need Kris to come in between our friendship.

It's easy for you to say. She's with you.

She picked me.

She picked you?

I know you're gonna need some time with that,

but you're gonna have to get used to that.

Or what? What do you mean?

Why do you mean? "I'm gonna have to get used to that." Or what?

I never said "or what".You know, I didn't want this talk when Kris suggested it,

and I don't want it now that she made you do it.

Junior.

? And I been here before

? Before

? I learned to ask for nothin' more ?

? Nothin' more

? It's true, this life...

Well, good evening.

How's the water?

Perfect.

How are you?

I've been better.

Yeah?

Look, I know it's none of my business,

but I saw what happened between you and Matt at the party.

Yeah? What did you think?

Well, I think that... he was your best friend,

and...maybe you miss him

more than you'd like to admit.

Or maybe I shouldn't let it bother me so much.

Yeah.

You know what you need?

A serious cardio workout.

It is theultimate stress release.

Well, second ultimate stress release.

Join me?

The new you with the old me?

Yeah.

[Dani] Guess what!

I've just hooked a big fat whale.

What are you talking about?

Sheikh O! God, do you have any idea

how much money he's got invested internationally?

128.2 million.

Whew.

So he signed the deal?

No! No! I'm-

I'm reeling him in slowly.

Good night.

Just the thought of...him

getting out his big gold pen and signing, it...

gives me a tingle.

Hey.

Hey.

Sorry about what happened

with Junior at the reception.

Not your fault.

Maybe over time, you guys can-

I'm done.

I really think you and he can-

What's going on?

What is your obsession with Junior?

I'm just trying to help you-

So you don't want him back?

Why would you say that?

I need to know the answer.

I don't want Junior. I'm with you!

Okay.

But do me a favor.

Don't bring him up again.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Want to talk about it?

I just want Matt and Junior to be friends again.

Is that too much to ask?

Well... why do you ask now?

It's my fault they're not friends.

I just keep messing things up for everyone,

and I just want things to go right for a change.

And I really want Matt to be happy.

You may not be the one

to fix things between those two.

I can't accept that.

I mean, I- I have to try.

Okay.

Listen to me.

I want you to clear this head of yours today.

You have an important race to win. Okay?

Okay? Okay.

Hey, whoa. What do you think you're doing?

Loading Avatar.

With that lead line and halter?

It seems to work.

Seems to work? Pablo, this is race day.

We use a fresh, clean one with Davis colors.

Hey, Dad, remember your ticker.

Listen, I'm not some drooling invalid to patronize.

And we do not arrive at a race as big as the Bristol Stakes

looking like the Joad family.

The Grapes of Wrath?

Well, I'll buy you both a copy.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Raintree Farms will now sign in.

Thank you.

[applause]

Hey, Kris, how do you feel?

Ready for the gates to open.

Good.

Please welcome Davis Farms.

[applause]

Hey, how are you?

Hey.

Is, uh...Junior here?

No.

Hi.

Hi.

Junior didn't say anything

about O's party last night, did he?

Well, he was happy to leave.

Oh, I was hoping his conversation with Matt

would have gone better.

Well, yeah.

Maybe you could help.

Help with what, exactly?

Help Junior swallow his heart,

soothe his humiliation?

Just because I moved on

doesn't mean that he will or can.

You're just gonna have to find someone else to help you.

Did you have any time to look over my proposals?

Will you kill me if I tell you I haven't yet?

Yes.

Just kidding. Take your time.

Okay. I promise I'll get to them,

uh, right after the race.

But your meeting.

Another meeting? Anyone I know?

Someone I-I've done business with before.

Well, then I'm gonna be taking you to dinner tonight.

Dinner?

Dinner.

Dinner.

Hey.

We both have a big race in front of us,

and I want to clear the air.

Look, I don't want to talk about Matt anymore.

I want to talk about us.

Us?

Here? Right now?

It's overdue, don't you think?

Whose fault is that?

It's mine.

Okay, why did you pick Matt over me?

What is with you two?

I didn't pick Matt instead of you.

Okay, but why?

It just happened after we broke up.

You happy with Matt?

Yeah.

Were you happy with me?

Yes.

That's not what's important now.

Well, it's important to me.

What's important is you and Matt and your relationship.

I was going out with you, not Matt,

and now I'm upset, and I'm allowed.

Yeah, you're- you're definitely allowed.

But...

I mean, your and Matt's friendship is so rare.

Don't you see that?

Uh, right now, I guess I don't.

[Announcer over PA] Ladies and gentlemen,

welcome to a very beautiful day

at the 43rd running of the Bristol Stakes.

10 minutes away from going to the Kentucky Derby.

Or not.

Okay, we'll go.

Hey.Hey.

You okay?

No.

We'll both be winners.

You're always a winner.

Wildfire might finish first, too.

Are you sitting in the Davis box?

No.

You sitting here?

No. At the rail.

Neutral ground.

Good luck.

Good luck.

I want to wish you good luck,

even though I have my money on Wildfire.

Really? Well, that's one of the things

that we're gonna have to discuss at dinner tonight.

Your attention has to be on all things Davis.

This is all so crazy.

How are you so calm?

You have two horses about to race

to get into the Kentucky Derby.

I'll focus on my race, you focus on your race.

I am.

Ah, it's not like I'm alone on the track, you know?

Plus, I... recently got crushed by the competition.

Well, new day, new race.

Yeah.

You know what some of the greatest jockeys have in common?

Vision.

They're never focused on where they are.

They're always looking down the track.

Down the track.

Some jockey's see obstacles on the track.

Winners see opportunity.

And they go for it.

Yeah.

Inspire me.

Okay.

Omm...

This is what you do.

You win big races.

That's what you do

better than anyone else.

Omm...

Hey.

Hey.

Just want to wish you guys good luck.

One minute to post.

Thanks.

Bet you a cold one we kick your ass.

You're on.

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen,

of the 43rd running of today's Bristol Stakes.

For this race, we have a seven-course meal,

followed by, from the outside in,

is Bosano Mano, Viva Italia,

Reliance, Welcome Back Trotter-

Hey.

Number 6 horse Avatar-

There's a box up in the stands

with your name on it.

Your, too.

And in first position,

it's the number 2 horse, Wildfire.

?? [Call to the post]

The horses are approaching the gate.

[neigh]

The horses are now in the gate,

and the flag is up.

Come on, Wildfire. Here we go.

Come on, Avatar!

Go for it, Kris, come on.

Come on, Wildfire. Here we go, buddy.

Come on, Avatar.

Go, Avatar, go!

Whew! Come on! Let's go, Avatar!

...Wildfire, with Reliant in fourth.

Come on, Wildfire.

Come on, Wildfire.

Viva Italia has now been round the turn

and heads for home.

Down the stretch they come!

Wildfire and Sadie's Joy are neck and neck,

jockeying over second place.

Look out!

Oh, my God.

Ho!

Sadie's Joy second.

Wildfire, after the incident,

is running third and slowing,

and in the finish it is going to be Avatar!

Hoo!

Come on. She was bumped.

Come on, let's go.

I think we're going to the Kentucky Derby.

Oh, I'm sorry. That's obnoxious.

No, it's not. I'd be excited if I was going.

Well, maybe you should come, too.

Are you inviting me to go with you?

Yes.

Are you gonna kiss me?

No.

[crowd murmuring

Ladies and gentlemen, your attention, please.

The stewards have ruled for interference in the stretch.

Race results pending? There's a protest filed?

...disqualified.

Who did this?

Hold all tickets for additional results.

Your protest will be upheld.

[sigh]

Sadie's Joy illegally bumped Wildfire

and will be disqualified.

All right, so Wildfire gets the win.

There's nothing to prove

that Wildfire would have beaten Avatar

if he hadn't been interfered with.

What are you talking about?

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

The decision is final:

Avatar first, Wildfire second.

Thank you.

So does Wildfire have enough?

It puts us into the top 20.

Tell me we're in the top 20, Dani.

I don't know if we are.

Mm-hmm.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Loser buys, bro.

Hey, sorry Wildfire got bumped.

Yeah. Me, too.

You guys get into the Kentucky Derby?

No. We finished 23rd.

How about you?

21st.

Ouch.

Remember when we were kids?

You were sure you were gonna be a firefighter?

And you were gonna be a background dancer for Madonna.

Or guitars for Guns 'n' Roses.

That, too. What's your point?

My point is...

we talked about how it would be when we grew up.

Like we could control it.

Some things you can control.

Some things you can't.

Growing up's a bitch, man.

I don't know. Consider the alternative.

Here's to breathing.

Here's to looking down the track.

You ran a great race.

You run the great race.

Tragic when the best horse doesn't win.

Uh, yeah. We'll beat Avatar next time.

I agree. In fact, I have a group

ready to finance a rematch

between Avatar and Wildfire.

You both know other horses there will ruin things.

A match race?

Yes.

Winner-take-all purse. $1 million.

Of course, we want to keep this

under the Race Board's radar.

An illegal match race.

Does the IRS really need their share of a winning bet?

Both ranches can lose their racing licenses.

Only if they find out.

We wouldn't do that. Nor would the Davises.

I'll handle the Davises.

I'm getting their yes at dinner tonight.

I just need a yes from you.

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