These titles and this crown he won when he set the world of 1. Dan patch harness racings greatest pacer forever and ever. Dan patch, foaled 1896, american harness racehorse standardbred, a nearly legendary horse in his time, who established in 1905 a world pacing record of 1. Barbaro, cigar, ruffian, secretariat, seattle slew, a dozen others. Apr 26, 2017 patch made his first start as a racehorse january 15 this year when he was entered in a sixfurlong maiden special weight on the dirt at gulfstream park. Savage, was way ahead of his time in the marketing of this horse. Phar lap fulllength movie is available to watch on the tube, free to watch. Dan patch was four years old before he was felt worthy of his first race entry fee. Dan was already recognized as a horse of unusual potentials and the sum paid for him by mr. The true story of dan patch, americas most famous racehorse simon and schuster, 2008 there have been a select few times in this country when millions more people than usual knew the name of a horse.
The great dan patch 1949 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Filter by multiple styles and genres to find other movies on dan patch the horse character. Patch the oneeyed horse is a derby fave across america, us the mosttalkedabout horse at the kentucky derby was a halfblind colt named patch. This 1949 movie is based on the true story of the legendary race horse dan patch, who in eleven years of racing remained undefeated. But time was when a racehorse captured the attention of the nation, and became a reflection of its soul. Racehorseowner dan morgan is ruled off the track and out of racing when his horse is doped by a rival owner who knows that dans horse can win a highstakes race. Dan patchs private car on his eponymous railroad minnesota historical society. A pacer, he became arguably americas first sports celebrity. There are two kinds for equine eyes, scherrer said. Dan patch, a real horse, and dan patch, a real engine, had one thing in commonm.
He is a winner of the sabr baseball research award. In the last decade of the 19th century, chemist david palmer returns to oxford, indiana, after living in. Dan patch was foaled in 1896 and became a world champion pacer with mile records in 19031905. Stream and watch the great dan patch online sling tv. Patch doesnt wear a prosthesis, but some oneeyed horses do. Dan patch was one of the most famous racehorses of all time. He paced a mile in 2 minutes or less on 30 occasions, a world record. Dan patch was the subject of a fictionalizedbiographical movie in 1949,the great dan patch starring dennis okeefe and gail russell. The dan patch historical society creates newsletters to keep our members aware of the activities related to dan patch during the year. Instead its a history lesson of sorts, recounting a time when horses were part of everyday life and how one worldrecordsetting horse in particular captured the attention of the nation. The great dan patch is a 1949 american film directed by joseph m.
There is just one movie about dan patch the horse character. At a time when harness racing was one of the largest sports in the nation, dan patch was a major celebrity. Movie of dan patch, pacer, standardbred horse, thoroughbred. Patch out for exercise wednesday morning may 4, 2017 in preparation for saturdays 143rd running of the kentucky derby at churchill downs in louisville, kentucky. Dan patchs achievements made him a sports celebrity, with extensive product endorsements including toys, cigars, washing machines, and automobiles. Sep 30, 2014 dan patch print dan patch horse print harness racing pacer stay safe and healthy. Aug 19, 2016 the story of legendary trotting horse dan patch dennis okeefe, gail russell directed by joseph m. In a brief career of only two seasons 191920, he won 20 of 21 races, established seven track records for speed over various distances, and raced at odds as short as 1100. Putting the dan patch legend out to pasture plainfield, il. The disney movie so dear to my heart begins with dan patchs train pulling into a small town. The great dan patch 1949 full movie captioned youtube. He has written for rolling stone, esquire, and the new york times. Messner named the colt after himself, dan and patchen, patch. The facts in his day, dan patch was one of the nations greatest.
He retired undefeated in 1909 as the holder of nine world records and spent much of his later life attending exhibitions. Newman the story of legendary trotting horse dan patch dennis okeefe, gail russell directed. The true story of dan patch, the most famous horse in america argues that the pacer became americas first sports celebrity. William boyd, barbara worth, george ernest, esther muir. The film is also known as ride a reckless mile american reissue title, and dan patch. Its a decent film, but i would like to have seen more of the horse. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Nov 20, 2019 dan patch was a very special horse who was born in indiana and then lived in minnesota around the turn of the last century.
The first and, arguably, most famous was dan patch, a crippled and nearly euthanized nag. Recently, two village employees asked me whether it was true that famed racehorse dan patch had once been pastured at plainfield. One of the most famous trotters ever, dan patcha horse so fast he had only his own records to race against toward the end of his careeris the. Pedigree for dan patch, photos and offspring from the all breed horse pedigree database.
In midseptember 1904 americans reading about teddy roosevelts conquest of the republican presidential convention and the decisive japanese victory over the russians at liaoyang came across a brief news item from kansas. Dan patch before a crowd of 93,000 people in 1906 makes history, and will forever and ever be regarded as the greatest pacer in harness racing, to think what he did with the kind of tracks and. Palenske dan patch print framed etching horse racing. One of the most famous trotters ever, dan patcha horse so fast he had only his own records to race against toward the end of his careeris the subject of this film biography. The racehorse seabiscuit really existed, but this is not his true story this is a romance and centers on lovely margaret ohara shirley temple, an irish lass who comes to cheer on her uncle shawn oharas barry fitzgerald horse during the big races and ends up falling in love with handsome jockey ted knowles lon mccallister. According to many sports historians, the greatest athlete of the early 1900s was a hoosier and he wasnt a baseball player, a bicyclist, a boxer or even a human being. Oct 03, 2019 heres a story about a racehorse who wins every. Dan patch died on july 11, 1916, and they say savage died of a broken heart the next day. Although young jeremiah kincaid bobby driscoll can only dream of winning a race with dan patch, he soon sees.
Pacer champion horse dan patch glossy 8x10 photo racehorse print stallion. Great dan patch is certainly no masterpiece, but its nevertheless an enjoyable movie with a great cast. Man o war foaled 1917, american racehorse thoroughbred often considered the greatest of the 20th century. Arthur hunnicutt, whom youll recognize from the red badge of courage, adds a lot here in a suporting role.
The ragstoriches story of the fastest horse you never. Patch horse page with past performances, results, pedigree, photos and videos. Dan patch s achievements made him a sports celebrity, with extensive product endorsements including toys, cigars, washing machines, and automobiles. Thoroughbred pedigree for patch, progeny, and female family reports from the thoroughbred horse pedigree query. Dan patch harness racings greatest pacer forever and. Unfollow dan patch horse to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Charles leerhsen is a former executive editor at sports illustrated. Putting the dan patch legend out to pasture plainfield. The true story of dan patch, the most famous horse in america is not a harness racing book that would be the road to poverty and bankruptcy, author charles leerhsen said. With dennis okeefe, gail russell, ruth warrick, charlotte greenwood. Some remember a racetrack in the vicinity of websterxenwood.
Admitting from the outset that the events of this book may seem as if they transpired on another planet, leerhsen delivers a mesmerizing look into a strange corner of. Instead, he ended his racing career performing time trials and traveled extensively on exhibition, earning millions of dollars in purses, attendance gate receipts and product endorsements. Apr 07, 2010 dan patch before a crowd of 93,000 people in 1906 makes history, and will forever and ever be regarded as the greatest pacer in harness racing, to think what he did with the kind of tracks and. S he also set new speed records, one of which went unbroken for 30 years. Champion racehorse dan patch helped by blacksmith tommy fenton dan patch was one of the most famous racehorses of all time. The story of legendary trotting horse dan patch dennis okeefe, gail russell directed by joseph m. Jun 23, 2019 dan patch earned the title of being the worlds champion harness horse and the greatest harness horse in the history of the twowheel sulky. Sep 05, 2017 so dear to my heart is a musical and includes a diverse array of excellent songs. His name was dan patch, and he was an alist celeb in the harness racing world at the turn of the last century, when harness racing was, for a time, one the most popular sports in the u. Dan patch was a pacer not a trotter who never wore a hobble in his life. Dan patch april 29, 1896 july 11, 1916 was a noted american standardbred pacer. The worlds champion harness horse hardback or case see more like this.
He was undefeated in open competition and was so dominant on the racetrack that other owners eventually refused to enter their horses against him. Dan messner of oxford, indiana, perceived that the colt had promise, but the young patch interfered, which meant that his back hoof skinned his front leg. Dan patch celebrated his ninth birthday in 1905, an age at which racehorses are considered past their prime. In the last decade of the 19th century, chemist david palmer returns to oxford, indiana, after living in chicago for a few years. A true tale of mystery, mayhem, and the birth of the indy 500. The offspring of racehorse joe patchen and zelica, a mare owned by daniel messner, jr. Nov 23, 2011 recently, two village employees asked me whether it was true that famed racehorse dan patch had once been pastured at plainfield. Great dan patch original movie still 8x10 gail russell horse racing 1949 17546. The great dan patch just keeps on winning harness races as the humans around him make great big mistakes in their personal lives. The yearend divisional award given by the united states harness writers association to top harness horses is named the dan patch award and the trophy bears his image.
Dan patch, the first superstar racehorse, and true tall. The true story of dan patch, the most famous horse in america. The date of birth of da n patch was april 29, 1896. Newer similar video the most glorious crown is available on dvd. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. May 06, 2017 patch the oneeyed horse is a derby fave across america, us the mosttalkedabout horse at the kentucky derby was a halfblind colt named patch. He proved he had what it took to be a racehorse and finished second after a wide rally. Juxtaposed against animated backdrops of changing settings, seasons, and weather, this heartwarming song immediately allows one to reckon why walt disney found nostalgia in so dear to my heart.
Savage later in his career and did travel the country to race the clock. Jewels of the triple crown narrated by the late jim mckay. The title character was, of course, one of the greatest harnessrace horses. Nov 20, 2019 dan patch was a very special horse who was born in indiana and then. We have an archive of past newsletters available on the website, but members get the most current newsletters mailed to their door. Patch made his first start as a racehorse january 15 this year when he was entered in a sixfurlong maiden special weight on the dirt at gulfstream park. Movie info though occasionally hampered by its tiny budget, the great dan patch is a reasonably satisfying horse story. Filter by multiple styles and genres to find other movies on dan. Dan patch, the first superstar racehorse, and true tall tales from indiana. The dan patch railroad st louis park historical society.