SEABISCUIT (2003) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

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00:00 - Intro
03:34 - Reaction
37:43 - Review

[@Cadinho93]

Fun Fact: The companions Seabiscuit is given to calm him down were actually used in real life. The stray dog was named Pocatell. The female horse, Pumpkin, would accompany him to all his races through out his racing career. Also, since you reacted to "Seabiscuit" you now have to react to "Secretariat" (2010), it's a awesome movie.

[@danielc.6659]

❤ Secretariat is the BEST! I started watching thinking that it would last 5 minutes but it sucked Mr right in. Great movie!!!

[@MonAhgasInsomniAroELF]

Pumpkin was actually a gelding! putting a mare in with Seabiscuit actually might have made him more aggressive, so usually companion horses for both mares and stallions are geldings. :)

[@byrontowles2018]

I read recently that a normal thoroughbred's heart weighs about 8.5 pounds. Secretariat's autopsy revealed that his heart weighed 22 pounds. He figuratively & literally had more heart than any other Triple Crown champion in history! Go "Big Red"!

[@MrFishing4u]

Secretariat the horse was great. Secretariat the movie was boring, with no heart. The acting, and story was second rate, not worth the time to watch it.

[@light9999]

@@MrFishing4u Just watch replays of all three Triple Crown races instead. Says it all.

[@SathReacts]

"Is it the horse or the jockey?" If they win, the horse did it. If they lose, the jockey did it! -EVERY horse owner/trainer.

[@Elemental_Entity]

roflmao YES!

[@YTEdy]

LOL. I'd not heard that before.

[@HarveyRice-jr2vl]

same thing QB lose`s Team wins

[@johnmiller7682]

Seabiscuit was a big deal during the Great Depression. I love they way they did this movie like a documentary.

[@jsharp3165]

Seabiscuit and Secretariat are both true stories. I was a kid when Secretariat was racing. He was incredible!

[@joelwillems4081]

No horse has won by a longer distance at Belmont. He also has the record for a 1.5 mile distance on dirt, also in that Belmont race.

[@JJ_W]

Secretariat began his conquest of the Triple Crown fifty years ago last week. I had the privilege of seeing all three races on TV, including that legendary finish in the Belmont. He was a once-in-a-lifetime horse.

[@nataliestclair6176]

Secretariat was an incredible horse. Better than Seabiscuit

[@clevelandcbi]

Man O' War was another great. Only time he didn't win was when he basically got boxed in and the jockey refused to bang his way through. Won every other race in blowout fashion. Having said that, I'm going to have to doubled check my stats. Going off stories my grandpa told me as a young kid.

[@KS-xk2so]

@@nataliestclair6176 By far. Secretariat was the greatest horse of all time. Period. That being said, due to the ups and downs of his story, plus his under dog nature, Seabiscuit is the far better movie in my opinion.

[@pedantic79]

Fun fact. War Admiral is Seabiscuit's uncle. War Admiral was sired by Man o' War, Seabiscuit's grand-sire.

[@robertcampbell8070]

You should probably also point out that Man O' War is widely considered the greatest racehorse of all time.

[@nikolatesla5553]

​@@robertcampbell8070You would definitely get an argument from Secretariat?

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@nikolatesla5553 Secretariat is largely considered #2 by horse racing folks. It's pretty difficult to compare based on the wildly different eras they raced in, but Man O' War won 20 of the 21 races he was entered in, while Secretariat won 16 of 21. Sectetariat set ridiculous track records, but also set them under much better conditions than War ever ran under, and with less handicap weight. But the argument could easily be made, sure. It's basically those two and then everyone else.

[@catherinelw9365]

@@robertcampbell8070 Of Secretariat at the Belmont, it was said by Eddie Arcaro, who rode two Triple Crown champions, “I won’t say who’s the greatest, but no horse, living or dead, could beat Secretariat that day.”

[@robertcampbell8070]

@@catherinelw9365 As a 3 year old, Secretariat was also carrying about 20 pounds less than Man O' War would have on a much better track with a better start system that day. But like I said, you can make an argument for Secretariat.

[@cchavezjr7]

I was surprised to find that the actor who played George Wolf was a real jockey who was even better than the real George Wolf and has an unreal amount of wins. You'd have thought he'd been acting his whole life. I loved the part at the end where he pulls back to ride along Red and Seabiscuit to help him get the spark he needed to win the race.

[@Huntress59]

Cool . I didn’t know this.

[@billvandaalen2162]

Yes, that's Gary Stevens who won the Kentucky Derby. He also appears in the horse racing TV series, Luck, with Dustin Hoffman, where Stevens plays a jock who is way down on his luck.

[@markphillips3746]

The actor that played the jockey that rode War Admiral in the match race is Chris McCarron who is also a hall of fame jockey in real life.

[@stevesumrall]

There were several real jockeys in the cast. My Uncle Ron was one. As the guy waving the flag at the beginning of a race he had a close up.

[@skiking226USA]

I grew up 2 miles from Santa Anita Race track, yes this is a true story and please do a reaction to Secretariat also a true story

[@MistMi73]

Seabiscuit was such a special horse. He was small but had an amazing spirit. He rallied a nation during a time when people needed it the most. Secretariat should be next. He was also just phenomenal.

[@professorjedi1024]

Never apologize for being emotional. Half of the fun of watching your reactions is reliving those emotions we felt during the movies through you :)

[@davidhutchinson5233]

That line "You don't throw a whole life away because you got banged up a little" really hit me.

[@liftme225]

Four lost souls come together, The owner, the jockey, the trainer, the horse. "you don't throw a whole life away just because it's banged up a little". Top ten movie in my life.

[@chrisedwards7095]

The narrator is David McCullough, who wrote some excellent historical books. He also narrated Ken Burns "The Civil War" documentaries. There's a classic horse movie called "National Velvet" you might like. It stars a very young Elizabeth Taylor.

[@stevedietrich8936]

I read McCullough's book, "Path Between the Seas" which was about the construction of the Panama Canal. Very interesting book and it made my subsequent trip through the canal so much more enjoyable.

[@randycliff4045]

The young Mickey Rooney stars in National Velvet in 1944, and a much older Mickey Rooney stars in The Black Stallion in 1979. Personally I prefer the latter, but I also prefer Teri Garr over Elizabeth Taylor.

[@mercyfulnate]

He had the best voice. Incredible narrator and also happened to be a Pulitzer winner. Such a cool guy

[@terrygracy8345]

“It was the beginning and the end of imagination all at the same time “. Love that line.

[@shinbushogun]

She said “short herbs” 😂 I’ve never met a man in my whole life that would know knowingly eat short herbs. 😂 I will be riding that laughter like Seabiscuit for the rest of the week. I just want to give this woman’s parents a hug and say Thank you. They broke the mold with you Cassie.

[@PaulSmith-tn4yu]

I've watched this movie close to 50 times. Seabiscuit is an American hero. There are several documentarys about Seabiscuit on youtube and of course Lara Hillenbrand's book about seabiscuit that brought all this about in the first place. BTW the actor playing George Wolff isn"t a typical actor, he is Gary Stevens, hall of fame race jockey and winner of 3 Kentucky Derbys, the last of which was on Silver Charm who just celebrated his 29th birthday at Old Friends Farm in Georgetown Kentucky. And the jockey playing Charlie Kurtsinger, who was War Admirals jockey, was played by Chris McCarron who also designed all the racing scenes for the movie, and also happened to be a hall of fame race jockey to win two Kentucky Derbys.

[@liftme225]

"you don't throw a whole life away just because it's banged up a little". Top ten movie in my life

[@theolamp5312]

Gary Stevens once ran The Belmont not to win, but to make sure Smarty Jones didn't win. It seems that the trainers down south didn'twant a northern horse to win the Triple Crown. Gary said later he regretted it.

[@SandmanGotBeer]

Been lucky to see both jockeys race in-person

[@arthurcamargo8416]

No one ever thinks of "The Man from Snowy River" as being a "horse" movie, but it is! I think you may like that one too! Of course, Hidalgo is one you have to watch! In real life Viggo Mortensen is a true horse lover in the sense that he fights to preserve natural horse ranges, especially the American Wild Mustangs! He loves horses so much that he formed his own publishing company, Perceval Press, to publish an homage to horses, "The Horse is Good!" This relationship spills over into his roles where his costars and he form a true relationship and bond that is truly special to see! And, yeah, this movie was good too.... But, with Mother's Day around the corner, I wonder why your mom didn't guest in this video...

[@Momo_0_o]

Thank you for mentioning The Man From Snowy River. The second one is my fave and would love to see her watch both!

[@rbaldino]

"The Man from Snowy River" should definitely be thought of as a horse movie, if just for one seen alone. You know the one I'm talking about...

[@msfeistybabe]

@@rbaldino Cassie would definitely get emotional over that scene!! I love that movie & Tom Burlinson is amazing!

[@willlingafelt1872]

yes

[@thecaptain3594]

I've been suggesting this movie to every reactor on KZbin.

[@charlize1253]

Cassie, you asked whether it's the horse or the jockey. The Seabiscuit book discusses this in detail, and it's fascinating. It's a little of both. Horses have "personalities" and their own psychology, and a good jockey gets the best out of the horse. Even during a race, a good jockey can "read" the horse and know when it's feisty and ready to be pushed or if it feels intimidated by the other horses and respond properly. The book describes the climactic race against War Admiral in detail, and when the two horses were riding along each other, Seabiscuit and War Admiral stared each other eye-to-eye at full speed, and after several seconds of staring, War Admiral gave a small lurch, and Seabiscuit's jockey knew he had won because War Admiral had psychologically "blinked" and it was over. In fact, the book notes that after that War Admiral never won a race again, not because he wasn't as fast or strong, but because he developed a phobia about racing.

[@JenBriSeth]

YES! The book describes how the horses were competitive themselves, how it sometimes had nothing to do with the jockeys and trainers. Really fascinating.

[@charlize1253]

@@JenBriSeth I don't know if Cassie is going to watch "Secretariat," but Secretariat had an interesting psychological story. In his very first race, right out of the gate he was cut off by another horse doing an illegal maneuver and collided hard with another horse, almost falling. For the rest of his career, he was afraid to come out of the gate fast and hated running in crowds, which made it all the more fascinating that he became what most people consider the greatest racehorse ever. In all three of his most legendary races -- the 1973 Belmont, 1973 Preakness, and 1973 Kentucky Derby, collectively the "Triple Crown" -- he came out of the gate cautiously in last place, well behind the pack, and passed everybody by running to the outside of the pack which is the longest distance around the track, yet still holds the record for fastest time in all three races even to this day, fifty years later. (You can watch TV broadcasts of all three races on KZbin). It's interesting to wonder if he might have run those races even faster without that phobia, or if that phobia was actually part of what made him so great.

[@chetstevensq]

Secretariat is simply the greatest race horse that ever lived. He holds the fastest times STILL in all three triple crown races and his victory in the Belmont Stakes is the thing of legends.

[@joelwillems4081]

Rewatching that race on youtube almost gives me the same chills as watching Dave Wottle or Billy Mills win in the Olympics.

[@athos1974]

Read your comment, and then went and watched the three races on KZbin. Wow, what an amazing horse Secretariat was. An amazing electrifying horse.

[@Kenneth_James]

Secretariat was a distant relative of Seabiscuit actually

[@clevelandcbi]

That announcer's voice screaming for Mills is hands-down my favorite thing to watch. Met Mills as a kid. Humble and amazing man.

[@oswjim]

secretariat was a tremendous machine

[@thomast8539]

In case anyone is interested, War Admiral was Seabiscuit's uncle. War Admiral's father (or sire) was Man O' War. Man O' War also fathered Hard Tack and one of Hard Tack's offspring was Seabiscuit. Small world, big heart. PS - Please watch Secretariat. Big Red (Secretariat's nickname) was undoubtedly the best three year old Triple Crown winner in American history.

[@slimbrady6691]

Interestingly enough, Secretariat was also a distant relative of Man O' War, War Admiral, Seabiscuit, etc. Secretariat's sire was Bold Ruler. Bold Ruler's dam was Miss Disco. Miss Disco's sire was Discovery. Discovery's sire was Display. Display's sire was Fair Play, who was also Man O' War's sire.

[@randycliff4045]

Horses are great animals and special friends. My granddaughter's first ride was when she was 3yrs old and she still remembers that ride. Everyone deserves the chance to fall in love with a 400kg friend :) Best horse movies beside Seabiscuit, Secretariat, The Black Stallion (w/Mickey Rooney), War Horse, Hidalgo, maybe National Velvet "1944" (also w/Mickey Rooney), a little known Justin Morgan Had a Horse "1972" (from Disney, back before they started producing only garbage).

[@couchpotatoreact]

As someone who grew up on a farm with horses I can tell you they are the most gentle giants you'll ever meet as long as their owners are good to them. And yes..they love to run. Its just what they do. This movie always makes me miss having horses.

[@randycliff4045]

During younger years, I remember one of the coolest places to watch a race was at the back barns, away from the grandstand, just before the back straight way. Totally quiet nearby with the muffled spectator din barely coming across the field. You wait for the field to appear along the curve so the horses are coming right toward you and as they pass, you hear the breathing and feel the ground move under you and watch power being managed by the jockeys. Totally different than the stifling crowds at the finish line. Such great memories. 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@Gaia369]

I am a professional equestrian for 26 years in a row, and i can tell you, horse races are ABUSIVE. horses only run THAT FAST ( GALLOP ) When escaping a predator, using this speed capacity causes SEVERE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL INJURIES, SUCH AS - broken legs lung blood flooding and death while running, severe stress syndrome which mostly doesn't really goes away, blood vessels exploding while they are racing, navicular bone in the hooves, are damaged. Its just HORSE ABUSE , for PROFIT.......🤮

[@burrichgrrl57]

@@Gaia369 And they start and race them far too young. I love the breed, hate the sport.

[@markwang77]

"you don't throw a whole life away just 'cause it's banged up a little bit" this is one of my favorite movies (i even own the dvd). who would've thought i would be so attached to a 'horse movie' ;)

[@deborahthornburg4232]

"Seabiscuit" by Laura Hillenbrand is the excellent book upon which this movie was based. It investigated a little more deeply the conditions under which jockeys lived and worked. But it is indeed the relationship between the owner, trainer, jockey, and horse that is the heart of this story. The movie is is a great adaptation of that material. I also recommend "Secrtariat." While the trials and tribulations were not as dire, it is the story of an incredible horse.

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

The book is even better, it explains a lot more. When Charles and Marcella Howard first bought Seabiscuit and entrusted him to trainer Tom Smith, Seabiscuit spent almost all of his time in the stall pacing, nervous and cantankerous. He lunged with bared teeth at anyone passing his stall and ate so little that he was 200 pounds (90 kilograms) underweight. In hopes of calming him, Tom Smith sought out a companion animal. The first unfortunate stall mate was a goat, who Seabiscuit promptly picked up with his teeth and tossed over the stable door! So Smith brought in Pumpkin, who was big enough to stand up for himself. The two horses got on so well that Smith promptly knocked out the wall between the two stables, so they could live together. From that day on, Pumpkin and Seabiscuit went almost everywhere together, stabled either together or in neighboring stalls. Pumpkin was a steady shoulder to lean on - or knock into - when the trackside commotion got a touch too rowdy, and a friend to return to after sailing past the finish line. It’s very possible that without Pumpkin, Seabiscuit would never have become the legend we remember today.

[@g.willykers]

I counted about 8-times that you were brought to tears in this movie, probably more that weren’t in the final edit. This is the sign of a great movie. It touches people in their heart. Seabiscuit is in my Top Five favorite movies.

[@jamesrobertson2361]

Hidalgo is a great story. Black Stallion is one of the most beautiful movies ever made. Both would be a great choice.

[@bikescarsandeverythinginbe7309]

No matter how many times I watch this movie it brings tears to my eyes.

[@petemcfeet28]

Cassie, you are either a Meryl Streep quality actress or perhaps just the sweetest most genuine person on KZbin. Either way, you deserve all of your fandom. Stay gold Cassie. 😊

[@ktvindicare]

I remember writing something very similar the first time I found her channel. She's either the greatest actress on youtube or she is just this genuine. I've learned after 2 years of following her channel that it's definitely the latter.

[@DanielOrtiz-dl8eo]

100% agree

[@stevedietrich8936]

Nobody is that good of an actress. Cassie is simply the sweetest person on youtube.

[@socalemeraldaztecanrhino922]

​@@stevedietrich8936 Of course every reaction of hers is genuine. There's nothing fake about her. That's why I enjoy her reactions. She's an authentic sweetheart with no trace of bogus quality in her soul.

[@joehartmann9353]

Secretariat, the greatest horse of all time and a true story. Hidalgo is a great movie too.

[@Jmyth44]

“Secretariat” you have to watch that he is the greatest horse of all Time by far . plus you will love it ! Oh yes and also you watch them in the right order after you watch Seabiscuit and understand racing a little bit you’ll be able to appreciate just how unbelievable Secrateriat truly was !!

[@stevenstritenberger1761]

I know you had to love this movie, it's my all time favorite equestrian film!! Secretariat is number 2! Can't wait to see your reaction!

[@robbyrob0723]

Except it's my fav lol!

[@scottmcgregor4829]

Sea Biscuit is one in my top 5 favorite movies period. Yes it's a great equestrian movie. But every character in this movie is amazing. The casting by itself makes it one of my all time classics.

[@frederickgramcko5758]

Just a great movie. . . Never be sorry for being emotional. . That's why we're all here . .

[@Royalmerc]

The Black Stallion is a work of art! You would love that film! It's not as well known as the Secretariat, or Hildago both of which are amazing in their own right. Please do the horse poll again they're amazing choices.

[@Alicatie]

I love this movie so much! 😭 And it seems barely anybody has seen it! It’s got so much heart and it would take a hardened soul not to catch a lump in their throat or a glassy eye at some point in this film. Biscuit ❤️

[@hawkeyegeorge]

I forgot how much I loved this movie. Thanks for letting us watch it with you!! ❤️

[@stevenjones916]

I like how the fan blowing your hair complimented the scenes of horse racing, very immersive 😂

[@misterstoney5604]

When you stopped to ask if you ever feel bad for them running. Some of them live for it. (Not even race horses). I rode a Quarterhorse paint when I was a kid (10 or so).He was given to me by an uncle. Already a 12 year old horse; smart and so fast. God did we run. There was nothing he loved better. You can feel it if you have a deep enough relationship with them. It’s similar to having a big loving dog. They see you and understand you. I’d never push him too far bc he’d let me know if he was tired. But I promise, he lived for it. His name was King Tut. He was a legend. And I miss him every day.

[@koncaswatch8726]

Nice review Cassie. Now that you've watched one true life horse movie time to see another SECRETARIAT. Biscuit was the little engine that could; perfect for the time in history. Secretariat is the greatest horse of all time. Owned by a smart woman and raced to perfection. Secretariat next for sure.

[@brianbrown66]

With the horse racing Tripe Crown currently under way, you have to watch the greatest Triple Crown runner ever in Secretariat. Absolutely wonderful movie, but really brings appreciation to the GOAT horse, hands down.

[@tonysmith5504]

Best line in this movie… you don’t throw away a whole life because it’s a little banged up

[@JLOFlix]

I'll take corny and inspirational over moody and over-dramatic every second of every day, ESPECIALLY in these horrific times!! Thank you and your dear heart for sharing your reactions! I feel much the same, every time I see this film!

[@morgananderson9647]

Hey! I almost forgot there is a classic film that no one has mentioned- "National Velvet". It includes a cast of young Elizabeth Taylor, and Mickey Rooney. This is a movie that Cassie would love...

[@MyraJean1951]

Can't begin to tell you how excited was to see you were watching my most favorite horse movie. I first fell in love with the book by Laura Hildebrand, and was so excited to learn it was made into a movie. I loved the film right off the bat, and just never tire of watching it! Thank you for letting us watch along with you! Next horsie movie has to be Secretariat. Another phenomenal film and horse!

[@greenfalcon11]

As good as this movie is, the book is absolutely incredible. I've read it twice and listened to it once. Laura Hillenbrand literally puts you on the back of a horse in a race, her description is that detailed. By all accounts, she did a ton of research.

[@mikefox6172]

A good movie, Secretariat, but I think it pales in comparison in its story telling chops. In a head to head, Secretariat probably would have won, but Seabiscuit got the best of immortalizing.

[@tinyderppotato5410]

war horse (2011) is another great horse movie🐴

[@AndieO]

Don't apologize for crying.. It shows your beautiful heart. The Black Stallion /The Black Stallion Returns were my favorite books turned movies as a kid. My grandfather raced harness when I was a kid. He taught all of us how to act around horses, how to stay on, and how to brush the dirt off your butt and get right back on if you fell or where thrown off. He passed when I was 10, and I missed the horse talk. Some other great horse movies that you could add to your list: Phar Lap Secretariat National Velvet/ International Velvet Sylvester Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

[@StormyPeak]

About whips in horse racing. Back then, whips were often use as a source of pain so the horses would go faster and I have read stories about horses coming out of races with welts, cuts and sometimes even bleeding. (I'm 59 and have been a total racing fan since the age of 8). However, now, whips are designed differently. They have much larger flaps on the ends, designed to make a loud pop sound, and to spread the impact of the hit, so the horses respond to the sound. Jockeys are Required to only use the whip in limited ways, such as: If a horse is slowing up, a jockey can't just keep hitting it. A horse can only be hit so many times in a certain amount of distance from the wire, and the jockey has to hit in rhythm of the horse's stride, and not just wheal away on a horse with the whip as fast has he can. Also, a jockey will be sanctioned, via fine, or suspended from racing for a short time, if he should leave marks on the horses, such was welts, and cuts....or if it's determined he used the whip to punish, rather than encourage a horse in regards to regulations. A whip can also help steer a horse, or get them to switch leads. For example, say a horse starts to veer out - the jockey can tap the horse on the right flank to make it stop or go back to the left a little bit and run straight. That tap, could save lives, if another horse on the outside is coming up....and could clip heels or slam into the horse not running straight. Also, when horses run, they will often run, throwing out what is called a 'lead' front leg. But if they run on that lead leg all through a race, they can tire it out. So, the jockey with the whip and a weight shift, can often get the horse to do kind of a 'skip' and switch leads. So now the fresher front leg is leading. One of my all time favorite race horses, Alydar...had a bad problem with switching leads...which often happens coming off the corner and into the home stretch for the wire. He was a great horse, but could have probably been even greater if he had learned to do that lead change.

[@Dolfan5413]

One of my all time favorite movies. I remember seeing this in the theater and everyone clapping at the end when biscuit wins again.

[@donaldgilbert6739]

I promise you, you got emotional on this you'll get so much more emotional for Secretariat! It's a amazing! And just like seabiscuit, it's also a true story.

[@richieeskew4145]

Sea Biscuit and Secretariat are both awesome.

[@paintedjaguar]

💫I reckon Cassie would enjoy "Tucker: The Man and His Dream" (1988) too. Also starring Jeff Bridges playing a kind of similar character, also an inspirational "little guy" story based on true history, also a very well made movie that's kind of gotten lost in the shuffle. By the way, a horse movie poll really ought to include "National Velvet" (1944), famously one of the granddaddies of this sub-genre and the movie that made young Elizabeth Taylor a star. It's even in color. 🙂

[@7thwheel]

Tucker is a fantastic movie. Hold that tiger! Hold that tiger!

[@LA_HA]

Was just going to write this about Tucker: A Man and His Dream by George Lucas, if I'm not mistaken

[@7thwheel]

@@LA_HA Francis Ford Coppola directed it. Lucas was an Executive Producer.

[@LA_HA]

@@7thwheel Oh, okay. Thank you. I forgot about that. I wasn't sure of his exact role, just that it was a story he'd wanted to tell for a long time. Like Red Tails

[@vincentsinclair6373]

Since you liked this movies so well, I strongly suggest that you watch the movie Secretariat. That horse was a TRUE champion.

[@jimwoodman8158]

This movie was directed by Gary Ross, and if you want another film of his to watch, try Pleasantville. It also stars Tobey Maguire along with Reese Witherspoon, and you will absolutely love it.

[@danholmesfilm]

been trying to get her to watch pleasantville for like 2 years lol

[@LA_HA]

Vote for this, too

[@stankulp1008]

Pleasantville is based on a false premise that people in the '60s didn't have sex. It was only that they didn't have it in the streets. Yes, they could have talked about it more, but sex is out of control today as it has become its own past time and is no longer intimate.

[@jimwoodman8158]

@@stankulp1008 A couple of things. Firstly, we are talking about the mid 50's, not the 60's. Secondly, they weren't even in the 50's, they were in a television show from the 50's. The idea was that the tv shows of that era (think of something like Leave It To Beaver) were so sanitized as to give a false, and frankly ridiculous view of life in America. The people in tv didn't have sex, not real people of that time. I think you missed the entire point of the film, which was that things such as sex, art and just the uncertainty of life are exactly what make life worth living. A life fully lived is a life where these sorts of things are to be experienced and cherished, not brushed aside as though they don't exist or matter.

[@bertpunkaficionado8357]

I love Seabiscuit because it's about what Tom Smith said "you don't throw a life away because they're banged up a little." They all helped each other and stuck with each other even when things were down. Beautiful sentiment. And a true story.

[@charlize1253]

Horses have their psychologies. I don't know if Cassie is going to watch "Secretariat," but Secretariat had an interesting psychological story. In his very first race, right out of the gate he was cut off by another horse doing an illegal maneuver and collided hard with another horse, almost falling. For the rest of his career, he was afraid to come out of the gate fast and hated running in crowds, which made it all the more fascinating that he became what most people consider the greatest racehorse ever. In all three of his most legendary races -- the 1973 Belmont, 1973 Preakness, and 1973 Kentucky Derby, collectively the "Triple Crown" -- he came out of the gate cautiously in last place, well behind the pack, and passed everybody by running to the outside of the pack which is the longest distance around the track, yet still holds the record for fastest time in all three races even to this day, fifty years later. (You can watch TV broadcasts of all three races on KZbin). It's interesting to wonder if he might have run those races even faster without that phobia, or if that phobia was actually part of what made him so great.

[@bifflilla]

Cassie, I swear nothing gets me choked up these days, but then you are just beaming there with your tears of joy and it’s more contagious than Covid.

[@myrvandme301]

a real gem of a movie. I cry every time, even while watching your reaction.

[@billparrish4385]

Hi Cassie, having lived around horses from childhood (unlike other self-proclaimed 'experts'), once you get to know a few of these magnificent creatures, you know that they don't like running, they LOVE running! They were born to it. In a way, anatomically, they're a barrel of lungs (for distance), attached to long running legs, long and skinny for the optimal angles, and back legs designed for pure power. Plus, they're herd animals, so they're extremely social, and literally perpetuate their species by running in groups in the same direction. When a horse runs, with his or her place in the herd set by their abilities, in the clear sunshine, air blowing, keeping a social order even at speed, going flat out as fast as they can, they're not running anymore. They're flying!

[@MonAhgasInsomniAroELF]

Seabiscuit was a good little horse, and the story always gets me misty eyed :') I love a lot of horse movies, but my favorite is definitely Secretariat, and he was the greatest racehorse of all time, so I definitely recommend watching that one! Bid Red and Penny are legendary, but their movie has basically no reactions it's almost criminal to answer some of your questions: yes, some horses love to run unfortunately, the racing industry though can be very problematic, so while there are some horses that are properly cared for and love what they do, there are definitely some that are abused and don't love what they do. :/ people act like horse racing is the worse equestrian sport, but honestly there are good and bad owners, good and abusive trainers, in _every_ equine sport. that's the sad reality. so it's not so much that the sport is the problem, but rather some of the awful people it attracts. whips/crops when used properly do not hurt horses (same goes for western spurs), because you're not meant to hit hard. you're meant to tap hard enough to be felt (keep in mind horses' hides are much thicker than human skin), but not hard enough to actually cause pain--or god forbid, draw blood--it's meant to trigger an instinctive response to run, since horses are prey animals. in an experienced rider's hands a crop is a helpful tool, but in an inexperienced or uncaring rider's hands it can be a tool of abuse. for example when Tom Smith (Seabiscuit's trainer) used the whip behind Seabiscuit to train him to run at the sound of the bell, he wasn't hitting Seabiscuit, he was just hitting it against the ground behind him, or brushing the tip of it against his flanks. trainers commonly use a long whip or flag to hit behind a horse (never hit the horse itself) in ground work, a foundational type of training. jockeys must not exceed a specific weight, so height doesn't actually matter so long as the jockey is at or below the maximum weight. which is why Red eats so little, and is bulimic. bulimia is sadly another unfortunate commonality in the racing industry (among jockeys). while height isn't really an issue, jockeys do tend to be much shorter, because shorter people tend to weigh less. and I'm not a jockey myself lol, but from what i know i think it's more that if there's a short person who knows how to ride they might consider becoming a jockey, rather than a tall person trying to become shorter. but like i said, it's usually weight that's the issue, not height. and lastly, it's common to put horses down when they break/tear something in their leg, regardless of sport they're in or even when they're not in any sport at all. while in some rare cases they can recover, it's _extremely_ low chances, it costs a _lot_ of money, and it takes a _long_ time. it also really depends on the kind of injury, how serious it is, and what the horse's personality is like. because the horse has to be lifted up and suspended so it's not putting weight on any of its legs the entire time it's recovering, and most horses move around too much and will accidently damage their leg further, or even injure another leg in the process. even if they recover, they will always be in danger of re-breaking/damaging that leg again, and even if they don't, they may still be in pain the rest of their life. it's actually usually the kinder option to put a horse down when they break/fracture their leg. it's a sad fact about horses, regardless of sports they do or don't compete in. but obviously, the danger of it happening is much higher when they participate in sports, especially ones like racing.

[@sherrysink3177]

No apologies needed! This film makes me cry every time. I think it's a beautifully told story, and I love how the three stories (Charles, Tom and "Red"/Johnny) all come together as one overall story. I think that they all changed -- Charles found renewed life and hope in his wonderful new wife and in Seabiscuit as a venture, Tom became less of a recluse and part of the team (while still being his awesome self), and Red found family again in a different place and support when he needed it. And Seabiscuit found a home and people who cared about him beyond whether or not he could race. Great story, plus pretty pretty horses. What's not to love about this film? 😄😊🏇

[@susanliltz3875]

“THE BLACK STALLION” Is also a beautiful movie,beautiful horse , beautiful story,beautiful scenery in the beginning.

[@Mark_McC]

Exactly. All these ‘horsey’ movies are great, but Black Stallion? None of these movies hold a candle to The Black Stallion!

[@josephross9863]

When Charles Howard's son died there was no hospital available in the area that might have possibly saved him, so Howard financed a hospital in the nearest town. It is still in operation today in the small town of Willits in N. California.

[@saltinewarrior8192]

Read the book, Laura Hillenbrand is one of the greatest writers of our time. She also wrote "Unbroken" which is another phenomenal book and story. Both "Unbroken" and "Seabiscuit" are based on true stories, which in my mind makes them more compelling.

[@anatoliagolden-hall4553]

Seabiscuit is such an incredible underdog story. Would love to see you react to another underdog story, Miracle (2003). It’s very timely, as well.

[@chadjenkins4876]

As others have said, you can't go wrong with Secretariat

[@The442nd]

Seabiscuit was the movie I watched instead of having a "Bachelors Party" and the last movie I watched with my brother. The friendship between Red and The Iceman is what resonated with me most, in the almost 20 years since watching this great movie

[@Crazy_Diamond_75]

"You don't throw a whole life away just 'cause he's banged up a little." That's the whole theme of the movie!

[@SueProv]

Seabiscuit was the Grandson of one of the greatest horses (not better than Secretariat) Man o War. War Admiral was the son of Man o War. When Seabiscuit won the match race Wolf the jockey yelled to the other jockey War Admiral became a Rear Admiral. A rear Admiral is a rank in the navy so it was a great play on words as a put down.

[@carlosurdaneta4361]

Wonderful reaction full of genuine emotions. But this was my favorite moment-- Cassie: "Ok, my question: If you're short..., do you become a jockey??" "Or... do you want to be a jockey and then do something... to make yourself short?? Is there's some kind of herb??"😄😆🤣😂 That killed me!!😆😂

[@brigschmeltzer7567]

I literally fell backwards in my chair laughing, lol.

[@Binary79]

The Jockey illuminati don't want the secret herb being discovered 🌿

[@marennicholson5444]

A family friend of mine saw the Seabiscut/War Admiral race in Baltimore when he was a kid. I don’t think there was a person on the plant he didn’t tell about being there when it happened.

[@DanielFrost21]

Hi Cassie, this was a beautiful, moving reaction. A few comments: 1) 4:25: "Is that The Dude?".....Indeed it is.....Jeff Bridges has a brother (Beau) and father (Lloyd) who are also actors. Jeff is in another movie with a car angle (Tucker: The Man and His Dream). Very good movie. 2) 8:17: "This is the Great Depression?"......Yes, Seabiscuit was an inspiration to millions of people during this very difficult time. 3) 18:58: "Do you ever feel sorry for the horses watching them run?" Race horses are born and bred to run. Millions of dollars are spent on these elite horses. They are carefully looked after. 4) The movie "Secretariat" is a must watch. He is the greatest thoroughbred who ever lived. His performance at the 1973 Belmont Stakes was so dominating it defies belief. His time still stands as the fastest ever at Belmont.

[@TrackMaster844]

27:08 - The movie implies it, yes. Though in reality, it happened due to an accident. Red was exercising a horse one morning and another horse kicked something up that hit him on his head. That’s how he became blind, and that I think is why he struggled as a jockey. Before the accident, he was winning about 10% of his races. Afterwards, he barely won until he started riding Seabiscuit.

[@SapphireBoy26]

Secretariat is also an amazing film, though I do prefer Seabiscuit. It’s much more emotional. Anyway, can’t wait for this reaction. 😃 Edit: This is 100% based on a true story. There were a few race details that they altered for creative purposes, but nothing major. If I remember correctly, Seabiscuit entered and won a few more races after defeating War Admiral before rupturing his ligament. Then the final race of the movie portrayed Seabiscuit coming all the way from behind to win. In actuality, he was not that far back before coming back and winning that race.

[@daneph]

Not only my favorite horse movie but possibly my favorite movie period

[@pebblesanddirt]

This is a favorite of mine. Just a special story, well-acted, and lovingly rendered on screen. I cry every time - even cried during your reaction

[@xedra]

This is one of the few movies I've been to where the audience not only clapped at the end, but cheered. That was such an experience!

[@attonrand8375]

Don’t worry, horses loooove to run. They don’t find it “sucky”. Horses need to run, they enjoy running more than anything.

[@EzraPeterson]

Saw this in the theater. It's underrated and more people should see this so I'm glad you did it and hope it brings more to watch it.

[@slimbrady6691]

I saw it in theater too. I was just a kid at the time and was very surprised to see Spider-Man cursing. 😂

[@EzraPeterson]

@@slimbrady6691 lol!!

[@keithowen3523]

This was great. I can’t wait until you review Secretariat. The fastest horse ever. The story of the housewife that came to own him and have faith in him is just as amazing a story too.

[@shawnroberts8650]

Being from Kentucky as I am just makes you love horse racing. The Bluegrass region of my home state is just full of horses. So many great stories about Kentucky horses. Seabiscuit did come from the west coast but he was born and bred in the Bluegrass. He truly is a American hero. This is a great movie.

[@joelwillems4081]

If you paid attention, the horses Seabiscuit and War Admiral are actually related. War Admiral was a son of Man O' War and Seabiscuit was a grandson, having been sired by Hard Tack. So the two horses are uncle and nephew. Most, if not all of Man O' War's sons had sailing ship themed names and Seabiscuit's name was a play on Hard Tack's. Hard Tack was a flour, salt and water biscuit, kind of a substitute for bread, eaten on sailing ships and by armies. Champion horses are put out to stud after their racing careers and that's where the big money comes in.

[@MegaTechpc]

I don’t mean to brag Cassie but I did recommend you this movie a long time ago! Congratulations, you’ve finally seen one of the finest films ever made in my opinion, Seabiscuit is just wonderful in every single way; it really reminds me (weirdly) of Its a Wonderful Life even though they’re very different movies, yet the heart and soul of the stories are so similar despite being 70 years apart! Your reactions are just so heart-warming and even though I’ve watched this film at least 20 times, watching your reaction let me enjoy it again like it was the first time! Great job (and pay attention when I recommend a movie next time)! In fact, you really NEED to watch The Rookie with Dennis Quaid. Not sure how into baseball you are but its another criminally underrated film…

[@jollyrodgers7272]

Can't help but love a good horse movie. My grandfather used to talk about Seabiscuit. June 9th, 2023 makes the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's phenomenal Belmont Stakes victory (I'm getting choked up right now). He was GOD's OWN HORSE - at around 1:25 into the race, announcer Chic Anderson declares "...he is MOVING like a treMENDous MACHINE!" - gets me every time. I remember watching it on Live TV. If you've never seen that classic sports film footage announced by Chic Anderson, you ain't seen nothing. He estimated the lead was 25 lengths, when in reality he was 31 lengths ahead of the next horse! When 'Big Red' died, his autopsy revealed his heart was indeed TWO AND A HALF TIMES LARGER than the average horse. Those Triple Crown record times still hold up, for that horse who was indeed 'all heart'.

[@RichardinNC1]

Cassie can’t read this comment yet…. No spoilers allowed.

[@kimberlyarmstrong2929]

I am so glad Seabiscuit won the horse movie poll! This is one of my all-time favorite movies. Although, he was a horse, he was a hero during a time when a hero was needed most. Secretariet was a great horse, without a doubt, and the movie was good, but Seabiscuit is about the horse, the depression, and the people who were "broken" all brought together in hope. Great reaction!

[@jacobantony9033]

Horses are born to run. If a horse doesn't want to do something, it ain't doing it. Seabiscuit's grandfather was Man 'O' War, who was also War Admiral's father. There was a list compiled in the early 2000s of the greatest race horses of all time. Seabiscuit was number 25, while Man 'O' War was number 1 and War Admiral was number 12. I think you should watch Hildago and The Man from Snowy River.

[@annemariefleming]

In England there was a horse named Aldaniti, who everyone thought was washed-up. There was also a jockey called Bob Champion, cancer sufferer. They were paired up and had great success. The movie about them titled "Champions" is one of my top horse movies, partly because I saw them race. I love true stories of courage.

[@Sorni8]

I'm not crying; you're crying! I've seen this movie 6 or 7 times (it's on right now on Showtime), and I *think* I can make it through finally without crying. Maybe. However, watching your reaction seeing it for the first time had the tears streaming down my cheeks once again. Very sweet, thank you! 😂

[@squeak2455]

This movie is based on a book written by Laura Hillenbrand. As she was researching for this book she kept coming across stories about a man, Louis Zamperini, that could only lose in a race to Seabiscuit. That man actually had an incredible story of his own, so she eventually wrote a 2nd book about him called Unbroken. They made a movie based on that book a few years ago too, definitely worth checking out.

[@clevelandcbi]

"Put him down just because he can't race??" - Horse racing is a VERY brutal sport, Cassie. 7 horses in one week were put down last week at Churchill Downs alone leading up to the Kentucky Derby. Horses and leg injuries do not mix well.

[@davejennings9460]

Your reactions are always so genuine and such a joy to watch! This one was outstanding!

[@ernienelson969]

One of my favorite books growing up in the 60s was "Come on, Seabiscuit," by Ralph Moody. I must have read it a hundred times. I still have the book, even though the spine is cracked. This magnificent movie brings it all back to me. Thanks for a wonderful and heartfelt reaction!

[@philherman8633]

The horse that played Seabiscuit’s stablemate “Pumpkin” in the film was owned by a friend of one my good friends.

[@edwardimhoff3106]

Many of us watched these movies alone in their theater release. A night out to the movies is one treat solitary people allow themselves. Watching you watch them is like a Date. Having someone to watch a movie with for a change. It is your genuine emotions that make the movie come alive for solitary men like me. Never apologize for that. ...

[@billforrester2512]

This is one of my all time favorite movies too. I was so happy when I saw you were going to react to it. There is so much inspiration throughout all of the good and bad, it really tears at your heart strings. The fact that it’s a true story just makes it all the more remarkable. I knew you would love it. Thanks for your reaction!

[@canonfodder2068]

Loved the book! Loved the movie. Tried out to be an extra in the stands since some of it was filmed in my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. The big race with War Admiral was filmed at Keeneland parts of which still look similar to the way it looked in the 30's. The real race was at Pimlico, though. When I worked a the Kentucky Horse Park, one of the horse actors retired to live at the park so I got to hang out with a famous Hollywood actor during lunch.

[@fifiladu2659]

Every single horse movie you mentioned is a gem, and you should watch them all. When all my kids were little, we had a mini farm, with cats, dogs, pigs, cows, horses, and any other creatures my nine kids could rustle up from God’s green earth (aka snakes, lizards, enoles, newts, beetles, crickets, etc). Our horses were called the Geriatric Squad, because we always bought old, calm horses that would be good with the kids. Those precious memories are beyond compare.

[@stevejette2329]

Never seen the Canadian girl so emotional so often. I feel the same way every time I watch it. Seabiscuit is buried just north of me in Willits, CA. One can tour the barn and grounds.

[@richardbeggarly9674]

To show how great Secretariat was, He would have beaten Rich Strike by 16 lengths in this years Kentucky Derby! Only horse to ever have run under two minutes! Still holds the records of all three Triple Crown races!! Won the Belmont by 31 lengtths!!! A good movie for a future viewing. I really love your emotional reactions; I'm a 73 year old Viet Nam Veteran and I cried as well. Seabiscuit goes to show how you can never measure one's heart!! Be safe Little Girl and God Bless you and your Sister.

[@tonyh6640]

Actually Monarchos ran the Kentucky Derby under 2 minutes as well in 2001...didn't beat the Great Secretariat's time but did become the 2nd horse to run the Ky Derby under 2 minutes minutes

[@learobinson4450]

Actually Sham was the second horse to run the Derby in under two minutes. He finished second to Secretariat in the Derby but he also finished the race in less than 2 minutes. So in 1973 two horses, Secretariat & Sham, finished the Derby is under 2 minutes.

[@tonyh6640]

@learobinson4450 you are correct...my mind was just thinking of winning times...Poor Sham was born in the wrong year...great horse and has a Stakes named after him

[@learobinson4450]

@Tony H. Yes, Sham had the misfortune of being born the same year as Secretariat. He was such a gutsy, hard trying horse. Very few know that at the start of the Derby Sham hit his mouth on the starting gate & knocked his teeth loose. He ran the entire race with his upper teeth flapping around his lip & his mouth full of blood, yet he still ran second & finished in less than 2 minutes. Most are also unaware that War Admiral injured his front hoof at the start of the Belmont & ran the race with it spurting blood. Every time he took a stride & tucked that hoof under his body the blood got on his belly. At the end of the race he was dripping blood & sweat. He was not a big horse like the movie showed. He wasn’t much bigger than Seabiscuit. They both had courage & the will to win. They both had the Look of Eagles.

[@Michael-pv6xc]

Secretariat.

[@EngineerEd-xt2qu]

Secretariat was the greatest thoroughbred to ever go around a track. He still holds records from 1973. Belmont and the Preakness. It’s been 50 years ago and the records still haven’t been broken. The Belmont record may never be broken. The movie Secretariat is a great movie. I saw it the races on TV. It was amazing to see

[@tstumpf75]

SECRETARIAT is a fun movie

[@bigbow62]

Watching the last race of the triple crown still gives me goosebumps and is the greatest horserace ever........ I personally like the movie Secretariat over Seabiscuit

[@EngineerEd-xt2qu]

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[@SGlitz]

Great movie. Great horse.

[@carriesmith742]

I love horses! My dad bought me lessons for mmy 9th birthday and I did it for about a year and a half until i started karate. I LOVE Scretariat! I cry EVERY time. Ive actually never seen this movie so im glad to be watching a shortened version. If i like it ill find time to watch the full length.

[@lindastarr4699]

True story of Seabiscuit and I think the movie was inspired by the book Red Pollards daughter wrote. Both Seabiscuit and Secretariat had hearts that were extremely large (called the X Gene). I just saw an interview with the 4th. generation owner of Claiborne Farm where Secretariat is buried at his autopsy his heart weighed 21 lbs. and the average thoroughbred horse is around 7-8 lbs. and that is also the farm where Seabiscuit was born.

[@oobrocks]

Secretariat is my favorite horsie film 😊. Ps: Starman, Jeff Bridges, is guaranteed to please

[@kristinawicklow2469]

This is one of my favourite 'horse movies'. Hidalgo & Secretariat are also absolutely great watches, and I hope you get the chance to do those for the channel. I have three horses & this story always chokes me up. When it comes to racing the horse has the ability, but a great jockey can help that horse reach their potential. The best race horses in the world usually had a really great jockey helping them get there. :-) And to answer your question, they love to run. My guys will race each other in the field for fun, with no one there to make them do it.

[@catherinelw9365]

It’s in their blood. And they love to win.

[@PaperclipClips]

If you visit the Santa Anita racetrack, Seabiscuit's old stomping grounds in Southern California, Seabiscuit's statue is there ready to greet you. You can even kind of see it in the movie during the scenes where they showed shots of Santa Anita, but the camera angles and edits were done in such a way that you won't really notice that it's there unless you know where to look, because, obviously, the statue's not supposed to be there yet during that time period. Also, back when I went in there to visit (which was well over 10 years ago now) if you go inside and cross the racetrack all the way in, there's a little "petting zoo" sort of setup where they have one of the actual "actor horses" portraying Seabiscuit in the movie, and he was even wearing Seabiscuit's colors, and everything! I think they used, like, six or seven different horses to portray him while making the movie? But anyway, he's tiny! You can really see the difference in size between him, i.e., the "Seabiscuit stunt-double", and all of the other various thoroughbreds that were running during that day's race.

[@jrmaddy81]

Laura Hillenbrand’s writing in the book this movie is based is phenomenal and the way she tells the story of this horse, these people, and this era is more incredible even as good as this movie is.