Race Day does not mean much to most of my readers. Most of you, probably 99.999% have never sat behind 1,000 plus pounds of horse heading around a turn at speeds near 30 miles per hour. However, for those of us who have experienced the ultimate relationship between man and horse it all culminates in race day. Now I will be the first to admit that it is a few years since I sat in a race bike with the intention of crossing the finish line first. I do still enjoy a brisk jog workout and the occasional 2:15 training mile. Race days will find me in my colours warming up one of my beasts. I do it for no other reason than to remind myself why I keep draining my savings account buying horses, harness and other “necessities” of life.
You can now taste some of the excitement of harness racing, and after January 28, 2012, you can get a full blast of the lifestyle. Filmed entirely on August 6, 2011 - Race Day, a 23 minute documentary will take you inside harness racing. Here is how the producers describe this venture.
RACE DAY offers a rare glimpse inside the colour, emotion, character and characters of horse racing.
This short documentary was shot in ONE day by 20 people who love, live and breathe harness racing.
Filmed at racetracks, farms and homes — and from race bikes, trucks and private jets — across North America, each contributor has a unique perspective: From pomp and polish, and million-dollar races, to green fields, pitchforks and elbow grease.
RACE DAY is a truthful taste of ordinary people living extraordinary lives in their united love of the greatest game in the world.
The film will have its debut at Standardbred Canada’s national awards night and will then be available on line to the world. You can now watch a trailer and some interesting footage on YouTube or at http://racedaydoc.com/ . You can be sure I will tell you when the complete movie is available!