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Here's the result
from the third race.

First, number 6,
aldaniti.

Second, number 3,
baker's dozen.

And third, number one,
family servant.

Distances were
8 lengths and 2 lengths.

Bob champion's win
on aldaniti is his 50th
of the season.

That puts him in second place
of the jockeys' stable.

Well done,
boy.

Jumped well,
didn't he, sir?

Yes, he enjoyed
himself, I thought.

How'd he go?

He was,
stood back a bit

over the first open ditch.

But after that,
he jumped super.

He learns quick.

So, what did you
think of him, Bob?

I'm gonna win
the grand national
on this horse.

Aldaniti's
my kind of horse.

He's got a back
like an armchair.

And a bum
like a battleship.

He's a real
old-fashioned
steeplechaser,

and clever.

He'll jump anything
you point him at,

and he'll gallop forever.

You'll need
all that

to win
the grand national.

Just how long
is that crazy race?

4 1/2 miles
over 30 fences.

Mass suicide.

You should know.

How many times
you ridden it?

9.

And how many times
have you even
finished the course?

3.

You want to know
my opinion?

You don't want
to know my opinion,

so I'll tell you.

Turn this holiday
into a permanent
arrangement.

Then next season,
stay right here
in the states.

You don't have enough
steeplechasing.

Well, that's true,
but the money's
better.

Over there,
you guys get peanuts

for getting
your neck broke.

I say, quit while
you're ahead.

You want a job?
You can have one
right here.

Any time
you want it.

Thanks, burly.

I really do
appreciate that.

Will you let me
come back next year?

You know you're
always welcome
here, Bob.

Well, I say one thing
for America--

got a better class of vet.

Son.
Don't fool with her.

She's a tough one.

Hello...

Whoever you are.

Is there
a waiting list?

Where does it hurt?

Ooohh.

Oooh.

Yeah.

Ooh, that's
the spot.

Ooohh, that's
wonderful.

You know,
my father wanted
me to be a doctor,

but I hate people.

Pets aren't much better.

You know, like
poodles and persians

and stuff like that.

You only do horses?

Horses and cattle.

Beef or dairy?

Don't do that.

I spend all
my time

fending off guys
like you.

I'm glad you made
the exception.

I feel safe
with you.

Do you, why?

Because you're
going back to
where you came from.

Wait a minute.

What does your doctor
say about that swelling?

Well, haven't you seen
a doctor?

Are you crazy?

I got kicked
by a horse.

We fell together,
I was trying
to grab the reins,

and he gave
me one.

How long ago
was that?

3 months--stratford.

Shakespeare.

You're right
on track.

It doesn't hurt
anymore.

It's just that
the swelling
hasn't gone down.

Well, do my a favor,
see a doctor about that

as soon as
you get back to england.

Why?

Because.

If you say so.

I say so.

It's not contagious,
is it?

No, I don't
think so.

Sis?

Hello, Bob.

I'm going into
hospital tomorrow

for an operation.

What is it now?

It's not serious,
is it?

I want to kill
myself.

You'd better
tell me.

I've got cancer.

What are you
doing here?

You telephoned me
and talked
a lot of rubbish.

It's gone.

One or both?

One.

You'll be
all right.

You don't have
to worry about
your weight, Robert,

so you might as
well enjoy it.

Did they say how soon
I could ride again?

No.

Call Josh gifford.

The number's
in there.

Make it 5.
Right, gov'ner.

Mr. Gifford?

Yes.

It's
Mary hussey.

Bob's sister.

I've got Bob
for you.

Hello, gov'ner.

Bob, where are you?

Well, the fact...

The fact is
I'm in hospital.

What's the matter?

They gelded you
at last?

The technical term
for what you had,

if you're interested...

Yes. I want
to know everything.

Good.

A malignant teratoma.

Now, this type of cancer
might be expected to spread

through the lymphatic system
to the abdominal area.

There's
no sign of it there,

but the x-rays show
a shadow in the chest.

A mass.

Now, we're not sure
of the nature of this,

so, I would now like
to remove a small section
of the rib

to get to that mass.

What...there?

Yes.

I know
what that is,

I was hurt in a fall
about 2 years ago.

It's a...Scar.

Let's hope so.

But I feel fine.

I feel wonderful.

I don't need
another operation.

What on earth do you
think you're doing?

Just going
for a stroll.

The anesthetist
is waiting!

You're having
an operation tomorrow.

I feel fine.
I feel perfectly well.

Come on. Please?

Can you get rid
of the flowers.

Makes it look
like a funeral.

I'll take them to
the children's ward.

Hello, Bob.

Gov'ner.

How are you feeling?

I'm feeling great.

You should've seen me
on Monday, I looked
like Frankenstein,

tubes going
in and out.

But I'm feeling
fine now.

I should be out
in a couple of days.

Well done.
Well done.

My...

My wife sends
her regards.

How's aldaniti?

He's very well.

He's enjoyed
the summer.

Mind you, he needs time.

Got belly on him
like a mare in foal.

Got a present for you.

Can you
manage a drop?

Doctor says I can't.

Well, mustn't
waste it.

Nick...

Who does he
think he is?

There we are.
Christ.

Here's to you, Bob.

Your health.

Yes, your health.

Well, the plan is
to give aldaniti
3 or 4 runs,

while the going's good.

Let him down
through the winter.

And bring him back
in the spring for
the grand national.

That is,
if the owner agrees.

The owner
always agrees.

Just put that in writing,
Nick, will you?

Shh. Shh.

There are sick people
here you know.

What's the form
now, Bob?

Well, they'll let
me out on Saturday.
And...

Then I shall go home,

amd I'll wait for
the results of the test.

Ok, now listen.
Nick is my witness.

Whatever happens,
however long
it takes,

you're
my first jockey.

And your job
will stay open.

That's a promise.

Thank you, gov'ner.

Well, how long
have I got to live?

Without treatment,
8 months, a year
at the most.

I still
feel perfectly fine.

You were lucky
you were diagnosed
so early.

We know the nature
and extent
of the cancer.

We know what it is,
and we know
how to treat it.

If I don't have the treatment,
can I still go on riding?

For a while.

Well, I think that's
what I'll do then,

maybe I'll get lucky
and get killed
on the race course.

Mr. Champion,
with new chemotherapy,

you stand a chance
of complete recovery.

What do you mean
by complete recovery?

I don't want to get
stuck in a wheelchair
and live to be 90.

Life to me
is riding race horses.

In a couple of months,

it will be too late
to change your mind.

The drugs we give you
will kill the cancer,

but there will be
unpleasant side effects.

What's in it?

Just a saline solution,
salt and water.

Now, the doctor's going
to put this in your arm.

If you can
keep it there,

then we won't have
to keep jabbing you
with needles..

Just a sharp...

That's the idea,
anyway.

What's this now?

Platinum.

If you feel sick,
don't drink.

Vinblastine.

Bleomycin.

You will need
4 courses
of treatment.

6 days in
hospital each time,

and 15 days
at home to rest
and recover.

Mary...

Thank god you've come.

You've got
to help me.

What's the matter,
Bob?

Gotta get me
out of this place.

They're trying
to kill me.

That's not so, Bob.

They're trying
to make you better.

They're using me
as a Guinea pig.

They just want to try out
new drugs on me.

Nurses wouldn't
do a thing like
that.

They're only doing
what they're told.

It's all right.
Don't worry.

Listen, you're coming
out on Friday

and you're coming
to stay with us.

I can look
after myself.

Uhn.

This could go on
for months,

at least
until Christmas.

He'll be in and out
of hospital--

back for treatment,
back for tests.

It's all right for me,
he's my brother.

It's perfectly
all right, Mary.

Hello.

Ok.
Hang on a minute.

Uncle Bobby!

Uncle Bobby!

It's difficult
for you.

And for you.

Let's just hope
he gets better.

Don't worry
about it.

Uncle Bobby!

I want to get in there,
please.

Who was that
on the phone?

Caroline.

Caroline who?

Caroline you know
who I am.

You've been in there
for days and days.

You didn't
pull the chain.

If you can't go,
why'd you sit there
all day?

Ask a silly question...

Is that why your
food comes back up
again all the time?

I saw you riding the pony.

I know. I'm good,
aren't I?

Henry's leaving
you behind.

When he jumps,
you've got to go with him.

You should've
said I'm good.

It's more polite.

Do you want me
to be polite,

or do you want
to learn to ride well?

I think
you're wonderful.

Hello, Bob.

I thought
he was dead.

This one's
a tearaway.

They won't want
to take you on.

Try and settle
in front,

but go with him.
Give him his head.

Unh.

Hello.
A customer.

What's the name?

Champion.

What a nice name.

Mine's bill.

Some people
call me hiawatha

because of the scalps.

It's not funny.
Now, Mr. Champion.

You can settle for
the yul brynner look,

or...you can have
one of these.

Courtesy of the
health service, my dear.

Hello, i'm--I'm looking
for Bob champion.

Is he allowed visitors?

Visitors? It's like
piccadilly circus in here.

We've had everybody in
except the horses.

I'll check
if he's awake.

Bob?

There's a girl
to see you.

Do you want
to see her?

Hello.

It's...
Back to front.

That's better.

Looks quite nice.

Did I wake you?
I'm sorry.

No.

How are
you feeling?

I'm feeling fine.

The cancer's
all right.

It's the medicine
kills you.

I'm sorry. I can't
remember your name.

Jo...beswick.

Did you used to work
for Nick Anderson?

Yes.

Yes. You rode a winner
for us at cheltenham.

King Billy.

You remembered the name
of the horse.

It's very important.

She's not his type.

Certainly not!

Not like you.

It's just that
I don't like those
sort of parties.

Tell you the truth,
neither do I.

Well, you couldn't
blame me for thinking
that you did.

You can think
what you like.

Those girls follow
the jockeys about.

They get what
they're looking for.

I brought
you something.

It's a big one.

Had to be light,

it's for when you
start riding again.

The doctor says
that the tumor in my chest
is reduced.

Yes, it is.
Look.

Look here.

Ready for your bath?

What bath?

He wants a bath
before he goes home.

I stink.

It's only
the platinum.

Maybe,
but I still stink.

I'll do that.

I can manage.

No, you can't.

Now, I'm going
to bath you.

And you can just relax
and enjoy it.

Stop trying
to be a hero.

Making a bloody nuisance
of yourself.

Now, Bob, when you get
home remember
what doctor said.

A scratch or bad
cold can kill you.

At the first sign
of any infection,
what do you do?

Call the hospital.

Yes.

Can you read x-rays?

Yes.

That tumor
on my chest.

Is it really
getting smaller?

Yes, Bob,
it is.

What's he doing now?

Winning
the whitbread

or coming third
in the gold cup?

The gold cup.

Tea?

Yes, please.

Hello, Bob.

Shut the door.
It's freezing.

Aldaniti puts in
a really big one here.
You watch.

One day the 2 in front
will fall over,

and Bob will win it.

...and now as they race up
towards the final fence
of the gold cup.

Tithe cottage and alperton.

Tithe cottage
on the far side

alperton and near side.

There's very little
between them now.

Tithe cottage
lands in the lead.

He's a fallout!
Tithe cottage is down
at the last

alperton is striding away
to win the gold cup...

Uncle Kojak,
if you only came third
in the gold cup,

how are you going to win
the grand national?

Because the national
is a mile longer,

and the fences
are much bigger.

Then you'll fall.

I've ridden him
in 19 races,

and he's never
fallen once.

Aldaniti will
jump anything
you point him at.

He'll gallop forever.

He'll win because
he's a brave horse.

There are different
sorts of courage.

Fighting is
the lion's courage.

But running is
the courage of a horse--

running and jumping.

A horse will
do anything for you

if he's genuine
and he loves you.

Uncle Kojak.

That girl's here.

What girl,
aunt Emma?

The one that said
she was coming.

That's Jo.

She's not a girl.

She's a friend.

Hello, Bob.

How are
you feeling?

Very well.
I'm feeling fine.

Tea!
Who'd like some tea?

Right.

I--i rode shamoon.
You know, my horse...

In an amateur race
at stratford.

Just for fun.

When?
Last week.

how did he do?

Well,
that's the story.

We...stayed
on the outside

to keep out
of trouble.

Not trying to win
or anything.

He was jumping
really well.

Got to
the straight.

There were only
2 in front of us.

I had to have a go,
didn't it?

How did you do?
What happened?

We fell at the last.

You shouldn't
do it, you know.

You might get hurt.

Aldaniti
is almost ready.

Aldaniti
is almost ready.

Good.

I'll find him
a race in a couple
of weeks.

I'll be there.

I won't be riding
him this time.

No. No.
Of course not.

I didn't expect
you to.

Just wanted you
to know, that's all.

Don't worry.

I'll be ready
for the national.

Bob!

Bob, the cows are out.
Come and give us a hand.

I'm not
feeling well.

This won't
take long!

I'm dying and you're
worried about
your bloody cows?

Just stop moaning
and come on.

Uncle Bob.

Uncle Bob?

Uncle Bob?

Hi, Nick.

Uncle Bobby's dying.

Where's the thermometer?

Where's
the damn thermometer?

Em, get daddy.

Quickly!

Daddy!

Daddy!

Daddy!

Daddy!

Daddy!

Mommy needs you!

Uncle Bobby's
sick!

Quickly! Hurry!

Good evening, sir,
are you aware--

I've got to get him
to the hospital.

Which hospital
would that be?

London cancer
hospital.

Follow me, sir.

You're a lucky man.

So they said.

You'd have been dead
in a matter of hours.

Your white corpuscles
have packed it in.

Of course as soon as
they find out
what the infection is,

they can treat it.

Right. I'll take
this one

and that one you've got.

If you need me
again, Bob...

Thank you.

How did you
manage that?

I told him that a horse
ate the other 2.

So now I've got four.

We'll be glad
to get rid of you.

When is it, Friday?

Thursday.

You sure?

Yes.

I think you're
wrong there, Bob.

You speeded up
the drip.

Well, if blood poisoning
didn't kill you,

perhaps nothing will.

Now, Bob, I had hoped
that your tests

would show you're
in the clear.
But unfortunately--

you said that I might
need a course
of radiation.

Did I?
Yes, that might do it.

But, it would also increase
the damage to your lungs.

If you really
want to ride again,

I'd continue with
the chemotherapy.

You have a couple weeks
to think about it.

We're nearly
there, Bob.

Nearly.

But not quite.

All right
your side, snowy?

Ok, gov'ner.

All right.

Will members
of the public clear
the course, please.

Spectators on the infield
are asked to stand well
back from the fences...

Hello, Bob.

Snowy.

Gov'ner.

He looks well,
doesn't he?

Isn't he
looking well?

Yes. Well, you look after that
young jockey out there?

Yeah?

Will he win today?

No... he'll need
the race.

Bob.

It's so good
to see you back.

Yes, indeed,
very good.

Hello.

Hello.

Aldaniti has been
pulled up.

Christ.

Here are the returns
on the fourth race--

first, number one
pays £3 exactly...

Places number one, £1.20...

Bad, Nick.

Tendon's gone.

Does he want
to put him down?

That's your
decision, isn't it?

We can take him
home at least.

Bob...

There's always
a chance.

No, Jo,
he's finished.

So am I.

Now, he must stay
in this box for 6 months.

6 months.
Minimum.

And there's no guarantee
he'll be sound
at the end of it.

Might have been kinder
to put him down.

That's out
of the question.

Hello, Bob.

I want you to disconnect
this thing.

Will you take it off?

What's up?

Take it off.
I'm going home.

You can't give
up now, Bob.

Treatment's
almost over.

Sit down, Bob.
Let's talk about it.

I don't want
to talk about it.

All right.
Take the drip off,

leave the cannula in
for the moment.

You take a walk
around the hospital.

Have a think about it.

I'm gonna call my sister
to come collect me.

Will you take it off?

Can you
help me, please?

What are you
doing here?

I--i just came out
for a walk.

It's a nice hospital,
isn't it?

Much better than
the one I was at before.

Is it?

Are you going to die
or are you going
to get better?

Going to get better.

Steady now.
You'll make me tipsy.

Thank you, dear.
That'll do.

Granddad,
it's from daddy.

Thank you, darling.
Come on, give us a kiss.

Give these to Bob, darling.
They came yesterday.

I'll open
this one.

Will you?
Then I'll open
this one.

Ok.

Look. It's
a get-well-soon card
from aldaniti.

Whoa!

Come on, honey,
sit down. Let's see.

He's carrying
overweight.

Hey, dad.
What's that?

What about this
then?

1,000 quid from
the governor
and the owners.

That's proper.
That's very proper.

Isn't that nice?

One of
the painted tarts?

Hope it's
the one I fancy.

I know who
that is.

That's Jo.
She's not a girl,

she's a friend.

No, Nicky,
not yet.

Bob, bingham
here.

Sorry, who?

Dick bingham.
Good morning.

Mr. Bingham.

Free Tuesday
week?

Yes.

I want you
to ride a horse
for me.

No. I'm afraid
I can't.

Why is that?

I haven't been
very well.

Thank you.

Yes and a merry Christmas.
Happy new year
to you, too.

I'll be in touch.
All right.

Bye, Bob.
Bye.

He offered you
a ride, didn't he?

Taunton.
Tuesday week.

Well, it's nice
to be remembered.

The cancer's gone.

There's
no trace of it.

Anywhere.

You're in the clear.

What?

I'm in--

the clear?

Yes.

I'm all right.

Mary, I'm all right.

Bob!

Uncle Bobby!

Yes. Let's go!

Come on, Henry!

Keep on.

Go on. Go on!

Henry. Henry.

Come on, Henry!

You did it!

What's he think
he's doing?

He's mad.

Yea!

Uncle Bobby.

Bob, are you
all right?

You idiot!

Look after yourself--

you mean get someone
else to look after you.

Someone else?

One of the tarts.

What's wrong
with that?

Stay a couple
weeks longer.

I've stayed too
long already.

What you think
you're gonna do?

Right out. Get fit.
Get back as soon as
I can.

Bob.

You're cured,

so, it's time
you face facts as well.

Riding again
was a dream.

It helped you
through your illness.

Don't waste
your breath!

The doctor told you
your lungs
are permanently damaged.

You're as weak
as a kitten.

You've no feeling
in your hands or feet.

Bob, you can't
ride a bicycle.

Yes.
It will take
a little time.

Sick or not,
you were gonna
have to face this

sooner or later.

What are you gonna do
with the rest
of your life?

You can't be
a jockey forever.

Where you
going now?

I'm going
for a run.

You're mad, Bob.

Stark-staring
mad!

Easy on that one, John.

Morning, Bob.

Morning.
What's he like?

He's a nice ride.
A gentleman,

proper Christian.

Easy on that one, Bob.

One steady canter,
that'll do for him.

All right.
Lead off.

Bloody hell!

Where are
you going, Bob?

Not strong enough, is he?

You're a stuffy bugger.

Can't you take him
for another spin?

You ride with me, Bob.

Peter will
take him in.

Come on,
up you go, Peter.

Hard work, is it?

It'll be fine
in a few weeks.

No, it won't.

Why don't you go
away for a while, Bob?

Somewhere
nice and warm.

Take it easy
for a while.

You just go on
around again, Bob.

I'll wait
on you right here.

Y'all having fun?

Hello, ed.

Hello, Marilyn.
How you doing?

So she's beautiful...

And smart...

And gentle...

And tough.

I'll bet she
can god damn knit.

No, I don't
think so.

Do I still
have a chance?

She's ridden
a winner.

Hi, girls.

Hello, Bob. Barbara.

Hello, sir.

My god.

What is it?

Hold still.

Didn't you
know you had that

sticking
in your hoof?

No, sir.

Is that why you run
around barefooted
all the time?

Thinking maybe
someday you might
feel it?

How about
your hands?

My hands,
they're fine.

Is that a fact?

All right, we're
gonna run a little
experiment here.

Now you
shut your eyes,

and I'm gonna put
this bottle of beer
in your hand,

and tell me when
you got hold of it.

Is that a deal?

Yes, fine.

All right, Barbara,

you help Bob
up on this bench
over here,

get around behind,
cover his eyes.

Don't want
no cheating.

Fair's fair.

I don't need any help.

Right.

Now...

Here comes
the bottle.

You got it?

Yeah, I've got it now.

You're holding that
cold bottle of beer?

Yeah.

You are
in trouble.

No, it's terrific.

At least I knew
I had hold of something.

Burly.

Burly.

Burly!

Where are you?

Burly!

Burly!

Burly!

Where's the fire?

Look! Look!
Feel it!

Feel it!

Peach fuzz.

Can I borrow
your razor?

Sure, help yourself.

Got a hairbrush?

Get out of here!

I don't believe it!

How about
Marty's anger?

That's a $25,000 race.

I don't want
the responsibility.

You don't want
the responsibility?

All right, you can
have a ride on rooster
at scuffle.

No, thanks.

What's wrong with him?

He's not a safe
conveyance.

What's the matter?

You scared?

You've got to get
started again, Bob.

How about
a flat race?

I've never done it.

There's nothing to it.

All you do is just
set still and steer.

We'll teach
you the rest.

How about it?

Good.

I am going
to take it easy
to the 3/4 pole.

Ok? And you catch
him if you can?

Right.
You ready...

Yep.

Hey!
Good ride, Bob!

Perfectly sound.
That's wonderful.

Do you know what you
said to me on the telephone?

"It's me."

It's me who?

It's me Bob.

I hadn't heard
from you in 6 months.

I was in America.

That
explains everything.

Well...it does,
and it doesn't.

I didn't think you'd
want to be bothered

with a sick man.

I came to see you
when you were sick.

Yeah, but that
was different.

How?

Well, I don't
know, but...

It's...

It's how I felt.

Um...

It's not quite
what I mean,

but I didn't feel
any use to anybody.

You are now?

Yes, I am.

I want you to come
and live with me.

Bob!

You're the limit.

I haven't just been
waiting for you.

I've gone
back to school.

I'm doing
a business course.

Whose idea
was that?

Mine.

Well, that's
a bloody waste
of time. I need you.

I've got
to get myself
back into shape.

I've got
to find rides.

I'm gonna
be very busy.

You want me
to live with you?

Yeah. It'll save
a lot of driving
back and forth.

You haven't
done any yet.

You said to me,
"meet me halfway."

This is 5 miles
for you and 50 for me!

Yeah, but
it's a great pub.

You want me
to live with you.

You don't love me
or anything like that?

That goes
without saying.

No, it doesn't.

You mean, if I say
I love you,

you'll come
and live with me?

No.

Jo...

You're being
unreasonable.

No.
I can't do it.

I can't offer
you anything more.

I've got to live
from day to day.

No, Bob.

Not just like that.

Champion's
3 pounds overweight.

Are you happy with that?

Well, the horse
goes well for him.

Well, you're the boss.

Hello.

Bob.

Welcome aboard.

I've got a decent
bet on you today.

I don't
want to know.

Jockeys,
please mount.

No, that jockey's just
got out of the hospital.

He doesn't look
very well, does he?

They never
recover fully.

So he's loyal
to his jockey.

How about
his bloody owners?

Hello, Josh.

Another pack,
please, Joyce.

There you are
Mr. Gifford.

Thank you.

They're running.

Apple wine from bisclair
and whispering Bob...

Bisclair has unseated
his rider at the fence,

and that leaves
sisyphus in the lead,

now followed by
closest to burn...

He's not up yet.

I hope he's broken
his bloody neck.

Thanks for the lift.

At least the horse
is all right.

And that's the main thing.

Next time,
I want Richard roe.

Is that clear?

I'm not subsidizing
a fat cancer patient.

Is that clear?

If you don't
like my jockey,

I suggest you
take your bloody horses
somewhere else, sir.

Thank you, Bob.

What for?

Coming all this way.

I didn't have
a ride today.

Is that why you're
in such a temper?

Yes...

Well, no.

What else?

I still don't know
why you're here.

It'll be useful,
whatever I do.

Tell me, Bob,
when you retire

from riding, what
are you going to do?

I'm not going to retire.

Well...i don't know.

I'll go into business

or start a haulage firm
or something.

What about
training horses?

It's expensive.

You could handle
the horses all right.

What about
the books and the bills?

Yes...

Yes, you would
need someone
to do all that.

You've got it
all worked out,
haven't you?

Yes.

Jo, you don't want
to settle for me.

You don't know
what I'm like.

Yes, I do.

I'm a stubborn, selfish,
bloody-minded bastard,

no more, no less.

I don't think so.

When I was ill,

they told me,

because of
the drugs and all that...

They told me that I
might never be able
to father a child.

Do you think
you could live with that?

No winners.

Look at them.

12,000 guineas.

15,000.
13,000 guineas.

All in there
eating their heads off.

Now how many times
can we tell an owner

his horse
isn't right?

Bob?

They're working
well enough
at home.

Exactly.
That makes it worse.

All right, Bob.

What happened
to newsboy yesterday?

I don't know,
when I asked him to go on,

he...had nothing left.

You're making
too much use of him.

Had him in front
too long.

You can't blame me, gov'ner.
The horse isn't right.

The horse isn't
right, there
we go again.

The vet says
there's nothing
wrong with him.

Yeah, well, the vet
didn't ride him.

The vet could've
bloody won on him!

It doesn't look
as if you're gonna

make a come back
riding my horses,

does it?

His horses
are running badly.

He bloody well
knows that.

Did you ring
any other trainers?

They've got my number.

Anyway, they all want me
to ride light weight,

and I can't
make the weight anymore.

Well, you know, sis,

the doctors've
told me to lay off

the pills
and the laxatives.

And I can't
make the weight anymore.

Well, have you
thought about

going back
to America?

That trainer
burly Cox,

he looked after you.

America...it's all right
for a holiday.

It'll be for you.

Yes.

Bob, it's Judy.

Josh wants you
to ride out first
lot on Tuesday.

Can you make it?

Yes, of course.

Good, I'll tell him.

Did he say
particularly?

No, he didn't.

He just asked me
to call you.

All right.

See you then.
Bye.

He wants me
to ride work on Tuesday.

He didn't
call me himself,

he got Judy to do it.

He hasn't got
a ride for me
on Saturday,

but we wants me
to drive all the way

over there and
drive work on Tuesday.

So what do you
make of that?

He wants you
to ride work!

He wants
to tell me
I've lost my job.

All right,
I want you to ride

carbo and Henry
bishop at ascot.

All right, gov'ner.

Well, come on, Bob.

I want you to say hello
to someone you know.

Hello, big fella.

Well, you took
your bloody time,
didn't you?

Yes.

Well, now we see
if the old horse

still wants to know
about this game.

Jumped like a stag,
do we go again?

No, that's enough.

He's entered
at chaltnam Saturday.

We'll run him.

Hope for the best.

So, look, um...

Help yourselves,
won't you?

And,
plenty of drink.

And Don--don't stint
yourselves.

Royal Charlie
on the outer.

Aldaniti making
a forward move.

Did you see
the way you went
by him on the turn?

Yeah, he was pulling
my blood hands out
all the way around.

And aldaniti's
putting in a great run.

How's the horse?

Fresh
as a Daisy.

Doesn't know
he's had
a race.

Coming to the bench now.

Aldaniti going well.

Well done, Bob.
Great ride!

Thank you,
Mrs. Gifford.

It was the gov'ner
who brought him on.

Aldaniti coming away
up the hill.

As a matter of interest,
what were the odds?

14 to 1.
Did you bet?

No, no, we were just
hoping he'd get 'round.

Back to business.

So what do we
do with him now?

We'll see what his legs
are like in the morning.

He did run well,
didn't he?

Wouldn't mind another
shot at the gold cup.

That's too close
to the national.

He can't
run them both.

The national's
always a risk.

It's up to you, Nick.

Well...

If his legs
are all right
tomorrow,

we go for the
grand national.

Bob?

The others had better
start running now.

There's something
I want to say.

What is it?

Well, I've...

Been going
better lately.

I've had a few
winners.

I want you
to buy a ring.

Is that enough?

What sort of a ring?

Um...

Engagement ring.

Wedding ring.

You might
as well get both.

I mean, if...

That's
what you want.

You're on.

Spartan missile and
royal male to worry about.

There's old rubstick.
He's won it before.

So has ametka curry.

Well, maley's useful.

We have the only
class horse in the race.

Here's to all
the brave horses.

I think they have.

Did you
have a bet?

Months ago.

Soon as we knew
he was sound.

500 at 66 to 1.

What year was
it for you, Josh?

'67. Honey had...

Came in second.

Wouldn't mind riding
this one tomorrow.

Spartan missile.

Evening,
Nick, Josh.
John.

Hello, John.

Zongalero.

We are going
to win tomorrow, Nick.

Yes, I know it.

I've had a feeling.

Irish.
God bless 'em.

You all right, Bob?

Listen...

After dinner,
why don't you and Jo
go off somewhere?

You know, a disco,
or something
like that,

and get yourselves
really drunk.

Relax.

Best thing.
Best thing.

Actually,
if you'll excuse us,

we were just leaving.

So, thank you.

Thank you.

Are you going, Bob?
You all right?

See you tomorrow.

Right.

Good night then.
Thanks.

Good night.
'Night, Bob.

* here comes
the bride *

* all dressed
in white *

* da da da da
da da da da da da *

Good boy.

Spot on. He took
a real hold.

That'll do.

All right.

Want to walk
the course alone

or come with me?

With you, gov'ner.

Come on, darling.
Keep up.

He won't
fancy that.

I'd take him 'round
the outside for
the first circuit.

Don't even think
of winning.

Hunt him
'round the back.

That's harder
than a brick wall.

We only
have to jump it once.

If we get
this far.

I thought you
had a feeling.

It's called terror.

Nick,
let's go home

and take
aldaniti with us.

Good idea. This is
a silly game anyway.

But we don't want
to disappoint
those two, do we?

Some of them
won't have
the heart for it.

Give yourself room.

He'll love this.

Give him something
to think about.

Grab hold of this.

About time
for a glass
before we go.

Sir?

Sir?

Here's to you,
Bob.

Good luck.

Good luck.
Good luck, Bob.

Thank you.

You've come through.

Win or lose,
it doesn't matter.

I'm bloody well
going to win.

You want to look
nice for the telly.

Stand still,
you old sod.

"My hopes, my prayers--

"and my money--

will be on you
on Saturday."

"Kick on, Bob.

We're all rooting
for you. Burly."

"My son has died
of cancer.

"For us,
it was not to be.

"But your success
must be made known

and shouted
from the rooftops."

"Good luck, uncle Bob!"

Well, the flag's
in the place.

Hope nothing goes wrong.

"Would you like
to go in front," she says.

"That's up to you,
madame," I says.

"That's entirely
up to you."

That's it, Bob.

Ok, next.

You haven't ridden
the course before?

No, no, no.

Nothing to it,
only trouble is,

you can't
see over the fences.

You're liable
to take off

and find old John Thorne
on the other side,
having a cup of tea.

I'll need something
stronger than that
by that time.

Hey, look out,
grandad.

11.2. That's the way
I make it.

Good luck, Bob.
I hope you come second.

Thanks, John.
Same to you.

How much weight did you lose
for this last round?

35 pounds.

Looks good,
doesn't he, Bob?

Too good.

Number four, sir.

Four, Bob champion
for aldaniti.

Any extras?

Breast pads.

10.13 with
breast pads.

Thank you.
Thank you, sir.

Jockeys!

Pay attention.

Now, listen to me.

A word of warning.

There are 40 of you,
and it's a long run
to the first.

It'll do you no good
to set off going
like the clappers.

You've got four
and a half miles to go,

so steady.

That's all.

Good luck.

Thank you, sir.
Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Good luck.

Thanks for
everything.

Come on!

Get away.
Let them through.

Stand back.

Come on, Bobby.

Peter!

Move ahead.

There he is.

Where is he?

There.
Can you see?

Where have you been?

It's almost post.
Come on.

Quickly!

Come on!

I'm coming!

...Pulls hard,
and he's very bold.

So the first
three fences are--

you missed
uncle Bobby
in the parade.

Shh!

Take it off.

When are you going
to give up smoking, guv'nor?

You worried
about my health?

Well, I'll tell you
what.

You win today,
I'll give up smoking.

Don't got out
in front too soon.

Right, Peter.

They're now moving up

behind the one-stram cape.

They're under
starter's orders

for the 1981 national.

All right, jockeys,
line up please!

Try to remain quiet.

Don't get right
on top of the tape.

Come on, clear it up
in the back.

Steady, steady now,
clear it up
in the back.

Steady, steady.

All right, come on!

On the inside is
coral festival,

then zongalero.

On the wide outside
is Sebastian

as the leaders come
towards the canal turn.

And at the canal,
it's carrow boy
who leads over it

from choral festival
in second.

A bad mistake there.

Where is aldaniti,
for god's sake?

On the outside going over
is aldaniti.

Come on, Bobby!

Aldaniti!

He's gone
to the front!

Christ, Bob,
what are you doing?

He's in front too soon!

And they're running down
towards the chair.

And as they do so,
it's aldaniti
over on the far side.

From zongalero...

Come on! Come on!

Come on, Bob!

Hey!

12 horses still
in the race

as they come
to the 23rd bench.

Yay!

Come on, Bob!

Come on!

He's done it!

He won it!

Aldaniti wins
the national!

You're beautiful!

Bob, you are
beautiful!

Bob!

Bob!

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