THOROUGHBRED takes a fascinating look at the world of these distinctive horses through the eyes of the people who breed, sell, race and love them.

Following a diverse group of individuals and horses for a year leading up to the 2009 Kentucky Derby, THOROUGHBRED captures the beauty of the breed, the thrilling nature of the sport, and the deep reservoir of history and tradition behind this equine wonder. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Wagner, THOROUGHBRED ranges from Central Kentucky to Dubai to trace the breed’s fascinating history and to meet the people who breed, sell, race and love them.