Seabiscuit reminds me of the African proverb “smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” While the main characters–Red Pollard, Seabiscuit, Tom Smith, and Charles Howard–are known for their incredible gains, their losses cannot be forgotten. With each of casts’ misfortunes came their American dreams, even if they were not aware that they would need each other to achieve it. This dream would be lead by Seabiscuit.
Seabiscuit was undersized, fairly gentle, and lethargic compared to other horses. He was used to lose against other race horses after being deemed lazy and his previous owner gave up on training him. Seabiscuit had been overworked and developed a feisty temperament. Despite this, trainer Tom Smith convinces Charles Howard to buy
Seabiscuit was undersized, fairly gentle, and lethargic compared to other horses. He was used to lose against other race horses after being deemed lazy and his previous owner gave up on training him. Seabiscuit had been overworked and developed a feisty temperament. Despite this, trainer Tom Smith convinces Charles Howard to buy