THIS compelling portrait of champion racehorse trainer Paddy Mullins (1919-2010) is uniquely told against the backdrop of relevant transformative events in Irish history. Using rare archive footage and very special location access from the Mullins family and Cheltenham racecourse, the documentary chronicles the extraordinary life and times of the quiet man of Irish racing.

Paddy Mullins, 10-times champion National Hunt trainer in Ireland, classic and Group 1 winning trainer on the flat, opened up horse racing in Ireland and showed it wasn’t just a sport of Kings. He also helped build the reputation of Irish racehorses globally and had a career that gave him the highest of highs where his path to success wasn’t always straightforward.

It explores the revered trainer’s magical work with the wonder mare Dawn Run that brought about one of the most iconic sporting moments in history in 1986 at Cheltenham. This unique achievement in Cheltenham history, of training the same horse to win the Champion Hurdle (1984) and the Gold Cup (1986), gave a huge boost to not just the entire Irish nation but the whole racing fraternity and beyond.

When legendary commentator Sir Peter O’ Sullevan called the mare home in the spine-chilling heightened tones of one of his most famous commentaries, his words “and the mare is beginning to get up” will never be forgotten.

The timeless and absorbing human story filters down to the world famous Mullins dynasty who now carry-on his incredible legacy.

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