• I viewed this film more out of curiosity than interest. Any film featuring an actor with a dreaded disease is something that I won't normally view. However as it featured that great actor,John Hurt i have it a go. Horses and horseracing totally note me. I think the only good racing for was The Marx Brothers At The Circus.

    So whilst one must applaud the courage and tenacity of Bob Champion,the film for me was a borr. I have only given it a 5 because of Hurt,the excellent sore by Carl Davis and the cinematography.

    This a film simply for racing fans and those who enjoy a good cry.at.a film. I am in neither category.