The Thoroughbred (1930)

Riley and Donovan racehorse owners and trainers who have been rivals and enemies for years seek to befriend Tod Taylor a jockey and Ham a retainer Tod elects to work for Riley incurring the enmity of rival jockeys Rileys daughter Colleen sympathizes with Tod and cares for his bruises Trying to befriend Donovan Tod wins a match between Rileys colt Reckless and Donovans best horse and many more victories bolster his confidence His head is turned by Margie a comeon girl for Drake a gambler She precipitates his dissipation and Tod is induced to throw the race to avoid a jail sentence