m*rder at the Derby (2025)

[bunniefuu]

Crickets chirping.

Eerie music

match striking...

fire whooshing...

Uplifting music

KARA: That's all

you got? Lazy bones.

KARA: All right, let's

go get you a snack.

REGGIE:

How's my June spirit looking?

KARA (Laughs)

KARA:

He's good.

KARA: It's just, he's still

holding something back.

KARA: With his frame, he should be

blowing his cousins out of the water.

REGGIE:

Well.

REGGIE: You know they can

have all the ability in the world, but if.

REGGIE:

They don't have the drive

phone rings...

KARA:

Hey, mom.

KARA:

Yeah, I know.

KARA:

I'm leaving soon.

KARA:

It's fine.

KARA:

I'll get ready quick.

KARA:

I don't need a shower.

KARA:

Okay, we're good.

KARA: I forgot that I have dinner

with my cousins, so I gotta run.

REGGIE: Well, get to steppin'.

And maybe a quick shower.

REGGIE: And, uh,

maybe a quick shower.

KARA: Well, it can be a little

rough waking up early, but I love.

KARA:

Being able to work with horses.

KARA: You get to form

real relationships with them.

KARA: You know, they all

have their own personality.

COUSIN:

Well, they don't talk back.

COUSIN: I bet that makes

the relationship easier.

KARA: Actually, that's

a part of the challenge.

KARA: Because when there's a

problem, they can't actually tell you.

KARA:

What's going on.

KARA: So you have to form a real

bond with them to be able to feel.

KARA:

What they're feeling.

COUSIN:

So you're like a therapist too?

KARA:

Kinda, yeah.

ALEXANDRA: Well, I guess

veterinary school wasn't a total waste.

ALEXANDRA: Get

home safe. Love you.

ALEXANDRA:

Bye.

ALEXANDRA:

Well, that was nice.

KARA:

Yeah.

ALEXANDRA:

What's wrong?

KARA:

Nothing. I'm fine.

ALEXANDRA: Honey, is

this about veterinary school?

ALEXANDRA:

I was just making a joke.

ALEXANDRA: It's just you spend

all that time and money studying.

ALEXANDRA:

Veterinary medicine, you might.

ALEXANDRA: Actually

want to make some of it back.

KARA: You know that top

trainers make more than vets, right?

ALEXANDRA:

Uh huh.

ALEXANDRA: And how many

of these top trainers are there?

KARA: I don't need you to

be supportive, but at least.

KARA: Respect me enough

to not talk about it all the time.

ALEXANDRA:

I do support you, honey.

ALEXANDRA: I just don't want

you to get stuck the way I did.

ALEXANDRA:

You know?

ALEXANDRA: You can chase something

with all your heart and still not.

ALEXANDRA:

Get it.

ALEXANDRA:

And then you have to pivot.

ALEXANDRA: But at that point,

you are starting three steps and a.

ALEXANDRA:

Decade behind.

ALEXANDRA: Look, I just don't

want you to struggle the way I did.

KARA:

I'm not going to struggle.

KARA: I'm going to

be doing what I love.

ALEXANDRA:

Honey, it's not that simple.

ALEXANDRA: You have

to think about your future.

KARA:

I am thinking about my future.

KARA:

This is what I want to do.

Soaring music

(Horse hooves pound on grass)

REGGIE:

There she is.

KARA:

Hey, Reggie.

REGGIE: I'm afraid I'm

gonna have to let you go, kid.

KARA:

What?

REGGIE: You got an

opportunity to pursue.

REGGIE:

How's he ride, Jenny?

JENNY: Well, he's not gonna

be a racing horse, but I'll take him.

JENNY: As a pony. Just

doesn't have the juice.

JENNY:

Not all of them want it.

JENNY:

Isn't that right, Reg?

REGGIE: Well, they

gotta be born with it.

REGGIE:

Like this one here.

JENNY:

Jennifer Rosemont.

KARA:

Kara Miller.

JENNY:

Nice to meet you.

KARA:

Nice to meet you.

JENNY: REGGIE: Tells

me you're a good hand.

REGGIE:

No, I didn't.

REGGIE:

I said she was the best.

REGGIE: Jenny's looking for

some new blood for a stable.

REGGIE:

I worked with her dad back when.

REGGIE: She was

too small to ride a pony.

JENNY:

What do you say, Kara?

JENNY: Want to come work

under me for the season?

KARA:

I would love to.

Music soars

JENNY:

Here's the cream of the crop.

JENNY: Shadow Gaze. I'm

running him in the derby this spring.

KARA:

Hi, boy.

JENNY: You're gonna

help me get him ready.

JUSTIN:

Hey, Aunt Jen.

JUSTIN: I just finished

anchoring the fence post at uh...

JENNY:

This is my nephew, Justin.

JENNY: Kara's coming on

as our new assistant trainer.

JUSTIN:

Hey.

KARA:

Nice to meet you.

JUSTIN:

You, too.

JENNY: Why don't you finish

showing her around, huh?

JENNY: I've got to

talk to your grandma.

JENNY: And then after you're

settled, why don't you take Shadow out.

JENNY:

For hand graze?

JUSTIN:

So you're a vet too, huh?

KARA:

Not quite.

KARA:

I never finished my residency.

KARA: I just always

wanted to train them.

JUSTIN:

Does your family own a farm?

KARA: I grew up in downtown

Lexington, so not really a lot.

KARA:

Of farms.

KARA: My grandpa used to take

me to the races when I was a kid, and.

KARA: Right from the start, I

knew I wanted to be a part of it.

KARA: My mom wanted me to

go to med school, so I split the.

KARA:

Difference with her.

JUSTIN:

My dad wanted me to get my MBA.

JUSTIN:

I just told him no.

KARA:

So we're both disappointments.

JUSTIN:

I guess so.

KARA:

This... is a house.

JUSTIN:

Yeah. It's pretty old though.

KARA:

I think that it has... history.

KARA: Is there

somewhere I can wash up?

JUSTIN: Yeah, just

in the hall to the right.

JUSTIN: I'll be in the sun

room that way when you're done.

KARA:

I guess I'll call if I get lost.

JUSTIN:

I think you'll be fine.

STEPHEN: I understand that perhaps

no one does more than I do, but we.

STEPHEN: Are in a bit of a hole right

now, and that holes gets a whole lot.

STEPHEN: Deeper if we

don't bring in some investment.

STEPHEN: We are hemorrhaging

money right now, Mom.

STEPHEN: Rosemont is

about more than the racing.

STEPHEN:

We are a brand.

STEPHEN: So why aren't

we looking at merchandising?

STEPHEN: Why don't we bring the

public through for some paid tours?

JENNY:

Who's gonna mind the snack bar?

STEPHEN: That's cute

Jen. Won't you join me while I.

STEPHEN: Focus on

the bigger picture here?

JENNY: Well, I could use you

focusing on what we're doing here.

JENNY: I don't see how bringing

your country club buddies into.

JENNY: The family

business can help us either.

STEPHEN: Well, we

need to do something, Jen.

JENNY: Yeah, well, we wouldn't

be in hole at all if you hadn't.

JENNY:

Mismanaged this place.

STEPHEN:

Here we go.

JENNY: This brand used

to have some real value.

JENNY: We have an important

season starting soon and a horse that.

JENNY:

Can make some real noise.

JENNY: If we win the Lexington

derby and turn the stable around, we.

JENNY:

Won't need any outside help.

JENNY:

We can do this on our own.

STEPHEN:

Mom.

EVELYN: Jennifer is the

head of operations now.

EVELYN:

She has the final word.

STEPHEN:

Why am I not surprised?

JENNY:

Are you okay?

EVELYN:

Be right back.

JENNY:

Why do you do that?

JENNY:

You know she's not doing well.

STEPHEN: Well, what do

you think's helping more, Jen?

STEPHEN: Your little jabs are

constantly reminding everybody.

STEPHEN:

About Stephen's failures.

STEPHEN: Maybe if she

didn't drink so much, or wouldn't.

STEPHEN: Have to listen

to all of your little jabs.

JENNY: You're the reason why

we're here, your mismanagement.

STEPHEN:

I am trying, Jen.

JENNY:

No. You pick the wrong horses.

JENNY: You don't

know what you're doing.

JENNY:

Stephen, just trust me.

JENNY: Just stop

questioning my authority.

JENNY:

Let me do my job.

STEPHEN: Why can't you ever

just take my side just one time?

EVELYN:

This isn't about sides, Stephen.

EVELYN: This is about

the future of our family.

STEPHEN: Family,

huh? That's rich.

JENNY:

Stephen.

JENNY:

Do you want to lie down?

JENNY:

Are you sure?

EVELYN: He's always

bucked against authority.

EVELYN: Having his little

sister telling him what to do goes.

EVELYN:

Against all of that.

JENNY: I can't manage him

and the stable at the same time.

JENNY: At least when dad was

alive, he'd get in line eventually.

EVELYN: Well, I wouldn't suggest

that you treat him the way your father did.

JENNY:

Tempting.

EVELYN:

Who's that with Justin?

JENNY:

It's my new assistant trainer.

EVELYN:

How is she?

JENNY: She seems

like a good one. We'll see.

JENNY:

Kara, can you come over here?

EVELYN:

Now, if you need me to make a.

EVELYN: Decision for

you, do something official.

JENNY:

I can handle it.

EVELYN:

All right.

EVELYN: But I may not be around

much longer to go between you two.

JENNY:

Don't talk like that, Mom.

EVELYN:

It's true.

JENNY: Kara, I'd like

you to meet my mom.

JENNY: She's the

real boss of this place.

EVELYN: Oh, gosh. So

glad to meet you, Kara.

KARA:

Likewise, Mrs.Rosemont.

EVELYN:

Please, call me Evelyn, honey.

EVELYN: We are so

happy to have you here.

KARA:

I'm happy to be here, ma'am.

KARA:

Evelyn.

KARA: I uh, I mucked the stalls,

I hosed down the ground, and.

KARA: Refilled the hay bins.

KARA:

What should I do next?

JENNY:

What did I say?

JENNY:

She's a good one.

JUSTIN:

Oh, here.

JUSTIN:

You want me to get that?

KARA:

No, I got it.

KARA:

Thanks.

JUSTIN:

Okay. Don't let me stop you.

STEPHEN:

(Clears throat)

JUSTIN:

Oh, hey, Dad.

JUSTIN: I didn't think

you were coming in today.

STEPHEN: Well, I've been asked to

put a little more of my focus here, so...

STEPHEN:

Here I am.

STEPHEN: Shadow Gaze over

there is certainly overdue for a.

STEPHEN:

Distance run.

JUSTIN: Oh, well, Aunt Jen said

that we should hold off for a bit.

JUSTIN:

We've been doing hills with him.

STEPHEN: How is he ever gonna

win anything if we don't have his.

STEPHEN:

Endurance up?

STEPHEN:

Get him ready to run.

JUSTIN:

It's just that it's

STEPHEN: It's not up for

debate, son. Thank you.

JUSTIN:

Yes, sir.

KARA:

It could be dangerous.

STEPHEN:

Excuse me?

KARA:

It could be dangerous.

KARA: If he's been overexerting

himself in the hills for.

KARA: Strength, a long distance

run can make him blow a leg.

STEPHEN:

And who are you?

JUSTIN:

This is Kara.

JUSTIN:

She's our new assistant trainer.

STEPHEN:

Oh, wonderful.

STEPHEN: More decisions

being made without me.

STEPHEN:

Pull him out and tack him up.

STEPHEN: Don't you have

some work you could be doing?

STEPHEN:

You on a break?

STEPHEN:

Need something? Thirsty?

STEPHEN:

Hey.

STEPHEN: Don't get too

friendly over there alright.

STEPHEN: I don't want

you slumming it with the help.

Dramatic music

STEPHEN:

Easy, Mike.

JUSTIN:

Atta boy!

STEPHEN:

That's it! Come on!

STEPHEN:

There it is.

STEPHEN:

Let's go, let's go, let's go.

STEPHEN:

That's it.

STEPHEN:

Beautiful. One more mile.

STEPHEN:

One more mile.

JENNY:

Hey!

JENNY:

What are you doing?

STEPHEN:

Uh, contributing.

JENNY:

Charlie!

JENNY: I told you to hold

off on distance till next week.

JUSTIN:

I know.

STEPHEN: If he's really a championship

caliber horse, Jen, I'm sure he.

STEPHEN:

Can handle running a few miles.

STEPHEN:

So how about you just relax?

STEPHEN: Dad and I ran Ginger

Strike twice a week for a year.

STEPHEN:

Winner.

JENNY: Yeah, well, Dad's not

here anymore, and I say when my.

JENNY:

Horses run.

STEPHEN: Your horses?

It's your horses, right? Okay.

STEPHEN:

Okay, let me get this straight.

STEPHEN:

You want me here, but you don't.

STEPHEN:

Want me to actually do anything?

STEPHEN:

Is that it?

STEPHEN:

I got a better idea.

STEPHEN: How about I just go sit

inside, find a little bucket to sit on,

STEPHEN: And you can let me

know when I can go to the bathroom.

JENNY:

Yeah, you're right.

JENNY:

I don't want you here.

JENNY: You cause us less damage

when you're out getting swindled by.

JENNY:

Your friends.

STEPHEN:

Do not insult me.

JUSTIN:

Dad!

JENNY: Mom put me

in charge for a reason.

JENNY: This is my stable,

and these are my horses.

JENNY: I asked for you to

help me, not sabotage me.

STEPHEN:

Fine.

STEPHEN: You want to train

these horses to lose, go right ahead.

STEPHEN: I don't want

to be a part of it anyway.

STEPHEN:

Here.

JENNY: Well, that screws

up this week's schedule.

JENNY: Kara, can you cool Shadow

down for a bit and then put him back.

JENNY:

In his stall?

KARA:

Of course.

JUSTIN:

I'm sorry, Aunt Jen.

JUSTIN:

I didn't want to, but he...

JENNY:

I know.

JENNY:

You don't have to apologize.

JENNY: All right,

let's reset and get to it.

Country music

KARA:

Come on, Shadow.

KARA:

Come on.

KARA:

His heart rate's a little high.

KARA: And he hasn't

touched his grain all day.

KARA: I don't think

he's feeling too well.

JENNY:

Dang it.

KARA:

It's not too bad, though.

KARA: We just have to get him

by himself and disinfect anything.

KARA:

That we used on him.

KARA: If we get it now, he can

be through it in a couple days.

KARA:

I can give him a c*ck to.

KARA: Help him

feel a little bit better.

KARA: I mean, that's

just what I would do.

KARA:

We can call the vet if you want.

JENNY:

I trust you.

JENNY:

Do your thing.

JENNY:

See how he is in the morning.

JENNY:

Buddy. Not feeling well?

JENNY:

Okay.

KARA: All right, let's give him a

bit and then I'll move him to the.

KARA:

Other barn.

KARA: I can stay with him for a

while if you want to get some rest.

JENNY:

Are you sure?

KARA:

Of course.

JENNY:

All right.

JENNY:

Thank you.

JENNY:

I'll see you tomorrow.

KARA:

All right.

KARA:

Good night.

JENNY:

Bye.

KARA:

You ready to go?

KARA:: Mr. Rosemont.

KARA: I wasn't

expecting to see you here.

STEPHEN:

Well, it's still my stable,

STEPHEN: Regardless

of what my sister thinks.

STEPHEN:

She must really trust you, huh?

STEPHEN: Letting you work

out here all by yourself like this.

STEPHEN:

I know I wouldn't.

STEPHEN:

You've really been ingratiating.

STEPHEN: Yourself with

everyone, haven't you?

STEPHEN: Jennifer,

our mother, my son.

KARA:

Just doing my job.

STEPHEN: Yeah, well, let's

keep it to just that, shall we?

STEPHEN: I don't think

you understand that.

STEPHEN:

Rosemont is more than a name.

STEPHEN:

It is a legacy.

STEPHEN: I normally

wouldn't let someone of a.

STEPHEN: Lesser stock into

the circle quite like Jen has.

STEPHEN: Cause you never know

what someone's real motives are.

KARA: Well, I guess I'm

lucky it's not up to you, then.

STEPHEN: Well, I can certainly

see why Jen thinks so highly of you.

KARA: I have a sick

horse to take care of.

STEPHEN: Great take

care of the sick horse.

STEPHEN: Just know your

place around here, sweetheart.

STEPHEN:

Don't overstep it.

STEPHEN: Lock up

when you're done. Yeah.

KARA:

All right, boy.

KARA: Let's get to

you to the other barn.

KARA:

Night, Shadow.

Suspensful music

JUSTIN:

Do you think he's ready?

JENNY:

Oh, he's ready.

JENNY:

He knows it's race day.

KARA:

He'll pull through.

KARA:

Won't you, Shadow?

JENNY:

In here, Lance.

JUSTIN:

Almost there, big guy.

JUSTIN:

Almost there.

JUSTIN:

He's looking strong.

KARA:

He's ready.

JENNY:

He seems good to go.

JENNY:

He's got that fire in his eyes.

STEPHEN:

Big day, big day.

STEPHEN:

How we doing, team, huh?

STEPHEN: How's our champ

to be in there, huh, big guy?

STEPHEN: You ready to

start the season off with a bang?

STEPHEN:

Yeah, he is.

STEPHEN: How is

he? Is he healthy?

KARA:

He's as good as ever.

JENNY:

Thanks to you.

JENNY:

Thanks for this one.

JENNY:

Hey, bud.

JENNY: I think that Mom's

waiting for you at the lounge.

STEPHEN:

All right,

STEPHEN: I guess I will

see everyone afterwards.

STEPHEN:

Good luck.

KARA:

Hey Shadow.

JENNY:

All right, let's get him ready.

KARA:

You got this.

ANNOUNCER: It's a beautiful day

here in rural Kentucky, where the.

ANNOUNCER:: Cherokee

Stakes are about to take place.

ANNOUNCER:: It's the first race of

the season, and some may say the.

ANNOUNCER::

Most important at this level.

ANNOUNCER: It should certainly be

an exciting and dramatic race today.

ANNOUNCER: As the crowd fills the stands,

teams are doing their final preparations.

ANNOUNCER: Before taking

these beauties to the starting gate.

EVELYN: I'm just glad the children

are able to pick up the mantle and.

EVELYN:

Carry us forward.

EVELYN: It's quite reassuring

knowing that they are working together.

EVELYN: To keep the

Rosemont standard relevant.

EVELYN:

Stephen. Stephen!

STEPHEN:

Hmm? What?

STEPHEN: Oh, yeah. Yeah.

STEPHEN: It's. It's an honor

to be taking over for dad, really.

STEPHEN: I've got a lot of great

things planned for the business, and.

STEPHEN: The best part is that I

have everyone's support behind me.

STEPHEN:

Thank you, ladies.

STEPHEN:

I'll leave you to it.

STEPHEN:

Hey, Mike.

Mike Hey, Stephen.

STEPHEN:

How you doing, buddy?

Mike Good.

STEPHEN: Beautiful

day for a race, huh?

STEPHEN:

Sure is.

JENNY: All right, don't be

afraid to open him up early.

JENNY:

We want to see what he can do.

Charlie (Jockey) Like the wind.

JENNY:

You worked a miracle, kid.

KARA:

Let's see how he does first.

JENNY: You gotta learn

how to take a compliment.

Charlie (Jockey)

All right, cut him loose.

ANNOUNCER: Approaching the gate,

all eyes will be on the early favorite,

ANNOUNCER: Shadow Gaze

and head trainer Jennifer Rosemont.

ANNOUNCER: This circuit has not

seen a solid contender from Rosemont.

ANNOUNCER:

Farms in recent years.

ANNOUNCER: But Jennifer picks

up where her late father left off, hoping.

ANNOUNCER: For the first Rosemont

victory since Ginger Strike took home.

ANNOUNCER:

The title three years ago.

ANNOUNCER: And we are seconds

away from the moment we've all been.

ANNOUNCER:

Waiting for.

JUSTIN:

Come on, boy.

JUSTIN:

You've got this.

ANNOUNCER:

They're at the post.

JENNY: Here we go. Here we go!

ANNOUNCER:

And they're up and running.

ANNOUNCER: It's Silver

Strider with an early lead.

KARA:

Oh.

ANNOUNCER: Closely by Tipton

Town and Hustle Baron close to the paces.

ANNOUNCER: As Fearless

Jester coming up on the inside.

ANNOUNCER: Fearless Jester

coming up on the outside now.

ANNOUNCER: The two trailers at the backside

are Hard Spinner and Quick Flame Rose.

KARA: Get in. Get

him in. Get him in.

ANNOUNCER: Shadow Gaze is on

the outside, finding himself in the middle.

ANNOUNCER: Of the pack here,

gaining speed and coming up fast.

ANNOUNCER: Silver Strider falls

behind Tempted Talon and Hustle.

ANNOUNCER: Baron is holding

on strong between those two.

ANNOUNCER: Shadow Gaze is

pulling ahead of Fearless Jester.

ANNOUNCER:

Silver Strider's back in the.

ANNOUNCER: Lead,

coming around the far turn.

ANNOUNCER: And Shadow

Gaze passes Hustle Baron.

ANNOUNCER:

And now he's stride for stride.

ANNOUNCER: With

early leader Silver Strider.

JENNY:

Push it again.

ANNOUNCER:

The pace continues to be hot.

ANNOUNCER: And it's Shadow Gaze

pulling ahead in the lead now, followed.

ANNOUNCER: By Silver

Strider and Tipto Talon.

ANNOUNCER:

And they're into the stretch.

ANNOUNCER:

And Shadow Gaze pulls away.

ANNOUNCER:

He's got quite the lead.

ANNOUNCER: As Fearless Jester

closes in and Hustle Baron coming up on.

ANNOUNCER:

The outside.

ANNOUNCER: But it's Shadow Gaze

for the win, followed by Tipton Talon and.

ANNOUNCER:

Silver Strider.

JUSTIN: He did it. He did it.

JUSTIN:

He really did it.

STEPHEN:

How'd you like that, Mike?

Mike Good stuff.

Mike Let's see how he

does in the bigger races.

STEPHEN: Well, I hope

you can at least qualify.

STEPHEN: I would hate to have

to go to the Derby all by myself.

Mike Your horse isn't

built for the big leagues.

Mike He got lucky.

STEPHEN: I think

he's built just fine, Mike.

Clapping and cheers...

JENNY:

We wouldn't be here without you.

INTERVIEWER: Ms. Rosemont,

can I grab you for a few questions?

INTERVIEWER:

You are Shadow Gazes trainer.

INTERVIEWER: And this is

an exciting day for you guys.

INTERVIEWER: And it

has been a while since the.

INTERVIEWER: Rosemonts

have been in the winner's circle.

INTERVIEWER: And you do it here

today in the first race of the season.

INTERVIEWER:

How does that feel?

JENNY:

I mean.

JENNY: Yeah. Well,

we have a great team.

JENNY: Our entire staff, our

grooms, our incredible jockey, Charlie.

JENNY:

And my mother who guides us.

JENNY: But really, most of the

credit today goes to our new assistant.

JENNY:

Trainer, Kara Miller.

JENNY: We wouldn't

be here today without her.

INTERVIEWER:

Well, that's amazing.

INTERVIEWER:

Congratulations again.

INTERVIEWER: Thank

you so much for joining us.

JENNY:

Thank you.

EVELYN:

That was wonderful, honey.

EVELYN: It's so good to see

you finally getting your due.

JENNY: Well, we've

got a long way to go still.

JENNY: You two aren't

done celebrating yet, are you?

JUSTIN: Soon. I want to take

Kara to see the showrooms.

JENNY:

All right.

JENNY:

Well, I've got to get home.

JENNY:

As always, it's a pleasure, Mom.

JENNY:

Oh, and you, too.

JENNY:

Thank you for today, Kara.

KARA:

Thank you.

KARA:

Good night.

JENNY:

Good night.

EVELYN: I can't tell you

how proud I am of you.

EVELYN:

Both of you.

EVELYN: Welcome to

the family, sweetheart.

EVELYN: We're so

glad that you're here.

KARA:

Thank you, ma'am.

KARA:

I appreciate it.

EVELYN:

We appreciate you.

EVELYN: Now, you two

go on and have some fun.

JUSTIN:

Good night, Grandma.

EVELYN:

Night.

KARA:

Good night.

JUSTIN: My grandmother used

to compete in carriage driving.

JUSTIN: I remember

seeing her when I was little.

JUSTIN:

She was amazing.

JUSTIN: She was the

first ever female to win gold.

KARA:

That's impressive.

KARA:

Kind of inspiring.

JUSTIN: Hopefully this year we

can have the first ever female trainer.

JUSTIN:

Win the Derby.

KARA:

I just...

KARA:

Hope that I can help.

JUSTIN:

You will.

JUSTIN: She was right,

you know, my grandma.

JUSTIN:

We're lucky to have you.

JUSTIN:

I'm lucky to have you.

Romantic music

crickets chirping.

STEPHEN: I am

just- I'm tired of this.

STEPHEN: I am sick and tired of

being undermined by you and by her.

STEPHEN: I am the only one

thinking forward in this family, yet I.

STEPHEN:

Am constantly just smacked down.

STEPHEN: And the new little

trainer, well, she's just part of the.

STEPHEN:

Family, isn't she, Mom?

STEPHEN: While I'm

treated like some afterthought.

EVELYN:

For goodness sake.

EVELYN:

This isn't about you, Stephen.

EVELYN: This is about our

entire family, the future of our farm.

EVELYN:

And the people that we employ.

STEPHEN:

Dad told us.

EVELYN: Stop bringing

Your father into this.

EVELYN:

He's gone.

EVELYN: And his abilities were

gone for years, while Jennifer had to.

EVELYN: Carry him and the

entire corporation she led from under.

EVELYN:

His shadow for way too long.

STEPHEN:

What? Who's under his shadow?

STEPHEN: Do you know that I still

can't go anywhere without everyone.

STEPHEN: Telling me

how excellent dad was?

STEPHEN: And no one gives

one good damn about me.

bottle uncorking...

EVELYN: Jennifer

couldn't make this decision,

EVELYN:

But I will.

STEPHEN:

What are you talking about?

EVELYN: You are out of the

ownership group completely.

EVELYN: You have been saying

that you want to be on your own.

EVELYN: You know,

forge into the future.

EVELYN:

Well, you're free to do so now.

STEPHEN:

Okay?

EVELYN: But I can't trust you

not to meddle when I'm gone.

EVELYN: And I may not

be around for much longer.

EVELYN:

I'm amending my will.

EVELYN: The farm and the

corporation are going to Jennifer.

EVELYN: I will call the attorneys

and have them get this whole thing.

EVELYN:

Together next week.

STEPHEN: You just want

to humiliate me, don't you?

STEPHEN: That's what

this is all about, isn't it?

EVELYN:

No.

STEPHEN:

You hate me.

STEPHEN:

You've always hated me.

STEPHEN:

You and him both.

EVELYN:

I don't hate you, Stephen.

EVELYN:

And neither did your father.

EVELYN: He hated himself,

and he took it out on us.

STEPHEN:

Just stop it, mom.

STEPHEN: Quit pretending like

you're telling me what you think is.

STEPHEN:

Best for me.

STEPHEN:

You never supported me one time.

STEPHEN:

Not once.

EVELYN: I'm giving you an

opportunity here, Stephen.

STEPHEN:

Don't touch me.

STEPHEN:

Get away from me.

EVELYN:

Stephen, I love you.

EVELYN: But I hate to see

you acting like your father.

EVELYN:

Just breaks my heart.

STEPHEN:

Hmm.

STEPHEN: Well then I guess it's a good

thing that you won't be around much longer.

JUSTIN:

Hey.

STEPHEN:

Why are you two still here?

JUSTIN: I was just

showing her the collection.

STEPHEN:

Oh, is that all?

STEPHEN:

I hope she's worth it.

JUSTIN:

I'm so sorry.

KARA:

It's fine

suspensful music

bottle opening

suspenful music

bottle opening

suspensful music builds

EVELYN:

Stephen.

STEPHEN:

Hey, Mama.

EVELYN:

Oh, that's so nice.

STEPHEN:

I'm sorry.

Music building and

muffled screams

screams stop music builds

horse whinny.

FATHER:

Can't you do anything right?

FATHER: Thank god your mother

convinced me to have another kid.

FATHER: At least Jen's

got some sense to her.

FATHER: Why can't you

be more like your sister?

Phone rings.

STEPHEN:

(Sighs)

phone rings...

STEPHEN: Hey, Justin.

What's up, pal? What's going on?

STEPHEN:

What?

STEPHEN:

Okay, I'll be right there.

JENNY: The doctors did say there

was a risk of sudden heart failure,

JENNY:

But I didn't expect her to...

JENNY: I guess I just thought

that we'd have more time.

JENNY:

You can head home, Kara,

JENNY: Ou don't

need to be a part of this.

KARA:

No, I want to stay and help.

KARA: I'll stay out of the way

and take care of the horses.

KARA: Let me know if

you need anything, please.

JENNY:

Thank you.

KARA:

I'm really sorry, Jennifer.

Bottles tinkling

suspensful music.

JENNY: I know things have

been strained between us,

JENNY:

But we're still family.

JENNY: I want us to put aside

our differences for mom's sake.

JENNY:

We can still make this work.

JENNY: If we win the Lexington

Derby, we'll have what we need to get.

JENNY: Liquid, and we can

start looking into expanding.

STEPHEN:

Sure.

JENNY: But I need to know

that you can work under me.

JENNY:

Cooperate.

JENNY: We're not going to win

this if we're at each other's throats.

STEPHEN:

Of course.

STEPHEN:

Of course.

STEPHEN:

I like the sound of that, sis.

STEPHEN:

We'll do it together, for mom.

JENNY:

Was a big change when dad died.

JENNY:

But this.

JENNY: Things will never

be the same, you know?

STEPHEN:

Yeah. Yeah.

JENNY:

Imma head home.

JENNY:

Do you need anything?

STEPHEN:

I'm good.

STEPHEN:

Go get some rest.

KARA:

Hey.

KARA: I tried to put him in

his old stall, but I think he likes.

KARA:

Being alone in here.

KARA:

Isn't that right, Shadow?

JENNY:

Well, it's working for him.

JENNY:

Let's go with it.

JENNY: Just make sure that

generator is filled every night.

JENNY:

We don't want him freezing up.

JENNY: And getting

sick again, huh, buddy?

KARA:

Of course.

STEPHEN:

How is our champ looking?

JENNY:

As good as ever.

STEPHEN: Wonderful. I just got off

the phone with Jim Powers, and he.

STEPHEN: Said there is quite a

buzz out there for Mr. Shadow Gaze.

STEPHEN: Said he's the early

favorite heading into the Derby.

JENNY:

That's nice.

JENNY: It doesn't mean much

until that bell rings, though.

STEPHEN:

Oh, have some faith, Jen.

STEPHEN: He won't let

us down. Will you, boy?

STEPHEN:

We got a lot riding on you.

Eery music

JENNY:

Hi, Shadow.

JENNY:

Come here, buddy.

horse whinnys and snorts...

KARA:

Oh.

STEPHEN:

Are you okay?

STEPHEN:

You just seem concerned.

STEPHEN:

I'm fine.

STEPHEN: Is there something

that you're looking for?

STEPHEN:

Perhaps I can help you find it.

STEPHEN: Well, anyway, we're

all having a dinner, all of us together,

STEPHEN:

Tonight at the house.

STEPHEN:

And Jen and I were talking,

STEPHEN: Thought it'd be nice if

you brought your mom, since you're.

STEPHEN:

Such a part of the family now.

STEPHEN: We can all get to

know each other even better.

KARA: I don't think

she'll be able to make it.

STEPHEN:

Not to worry.

STEPHEN: Jen already

called her, so she'll be there.

STEPHEN:

I'll see you tonight.

STEPHEN: And I'd ask you

to wear something nice, but I'm.

STEPHEN:

Assuming this is all you have.

STEPHEN: The bio cultures,

the drainage, the alarm system.

STEPHEN:

We could just.

STEPHEN:

We could go fully digital.

STEPHEN: And then when

we're done updating the facilities,

STEPHEN:

I think this house could.

STEPHEN: Probably use a

little remodeling. Don't you think?

JENNY: I'd rather keep

things the same for a bit.

STEPHEN: I mean, there's something

to say about the charm here, but.

STEPHEN: We could probably use a

proper headquarters, real office space.

STEPHEN: How about some central

air? I mean, we're still using space.

STEPHEN: Heaters out in the

barn, for crying out loud, aren't we?

JENNY:

It's a thought.

ALEXANDRA: Well, I think

whatever you decide to do, it's a really.

ALEXANDRA:

Beautiful place you have here.

ALEXANDRA:

I wouldn't change a thing.

JENNY: Thank you. I agree.

STEPHEN: Well, I could certainly

understand why a place like.

STEPHEN: This would seem so

impressive compared to what you're.

STEPHEN:

Probably used to.

ALEXANDRA:

Excuse me?

JENNY: After dinner, we can go

down to the stable and Kara can show.

JENNY:

You what she's been up to.

ALEXANDRA:

That would be lovely.

KARA: Yeah, I actually

need to do a little inventory.

KARA:

We're short on some things.

KARA: It's weird, because I

could have sworn that we had more.

KARA:

Tranquilizer vials.

KARA: It's kind of just

like they disappeared.

STEPHEN: I wouldn't

know anything about that.

STEPHEN:

Have you asked my son or...

STEPHEN: Today's not

pillow talk about the workday.

STEPHEN:

What? It's...

STEPHEN: It's

perfectly normal, is it not?

STEPHEN: You know, they're

out there working all day together.

STEPHEN: You know, the

help falls for the rich boy.

STEPHEN: That whole story,

it's kind of...

STEPHEN: It's kind of

sweet, don't you think?

ALEXANDRA:

You know, um.

ALEXANDRA:

I'm not feeling all too well.

ALEXANDRA: Perhaps I can

see the stable some other time.

STEPHEN:

What a shame.

JENNY:

Of course.

ALEXANDRA:

Thank you for the invitation.

KARA:

Mom.

STEPHEN:

Feel better, Alexandria.

STEPHEN:

We'll try it again sometime.

JENNY:

Stephen honestly, I just...

KARA:

Mom!

ALEXANDRA: This is what

you're dedicating your life to?

ALEXANDRA:

People like that?

KARA: It's just

him, they're not...

ALEXANDRA: Is this really worth

it. Kara? All of your hard work and.

ALEXANDRA: Sacrifice,

to be treated like that.

ALEXANDRA: Do whatever

makes you happy, honey.

ALEXANDRA:

You know my thoughts.

ALEXANDRA:

If it's worth it, then.

ALEXANDRA:

I'll see you at home.

car starts...

contemplative piano

STEPHEN: Is there something

that you're looking for?

STEPHEN:

Perhaps I can help you find it.

Eery music

STEPHEN:

Good morning.

STEPHEN:

Everything okay?

KARA: Yeah, why wouldn't it be?

STEPHEN: Well, it just seems

like something's been on your mind.

STEPHEN:

These past few days.

STEPHEN: You've been sticking

your nose where it doesn't belong, and I.

STEPHEN: Can't help but feel

like you've been watching me.

STEPHEN: So it just makes

me wonder what you're thinking.

KARA: I don't know why you're

so worried about what I'm thinking.

KARA: Everything's

working out for you.

KARA: You were supposed

to lose this place entirely, right?

KARA:

Written out of the will.

KARA: But then your mom dies

peacefully in her sleep and you.

KARA:

Get a brand new start.

KARA:

You're a really lucky guy.

KARA: If you have

something to say, just say it.

KARA:

I think I just did.

Music building

STEPHEN:

I would be very careful with.

STEPHEN:

What you say and do around here.

STEPHEN: It's a small town and

the Rosemont name means a lot.

STEPHEN: So if I were someone

like you, I wouldn't test that pull.

KARA: Well, it means

a little less now, right?

KARA:

Thanks to your leadership.

STEPHEN:

You little piece of

JENNY:

What the hell are you doing?

STEPHEN: We're just having a

little conversation, weren't we?

JENNY:

Step away from her.

STEPHEN: Your little wonder girl

here needs to learn some respect.

JENNY:

Step away.

STEPHEN:

Calm down, Jenny.

JENNY:

No.

JENNY: How dare you

put your hands on her.

JENNY: You're just like him.

You know, you're done here.

STEPHEN: You know,

enough with the dramatics, Jen.

STEPHEN: We have a

lot to get done around here.

JENNY:

No, we don't.

STEPHEN:

Excuse me?

JENNY: I tried to make it work with you,

but you don't know how to work as a team.

JENNY:

I want you out of here,

JENNY: And I want you to

stay the hell away from my staff.

STEPHEN: This place is just

as much mine as it is yours.

JENNY: I'm the head

of operations, Stephen.

JENNY: All the training and racing

facilities are under my purview, legally.

JENNY:

You want to change that?

JENNY:

Feel free to sue me.

JENNY: Or did you want to

take care of this dad's way?

JENNY:

Go.

JENNY:

You okay?

KARA:

Yeah.

KARA: I thought that

you were gonna hit him.

JENNY:

I'm not my father.

JUSTIN:

Dad?

STEPHEN: Let's go. Get

your things. We're outta here.

STEPHEN: Your aunt wants to

do this all on her own, so let's go.

JUSTIN: Wait, what?

What happened?

STEPHEN:

I said we are leaving.

JUSTIN:

No.

JUSTIN:

Aunt Jen needs me here.

STEPHEN:

I get it.

STEPHEN: You're just another

one of her loyal soldiers, huh?

STEPHEN: You gotta choose

some girl you just met over family.

JUSTIN:

You don't care about family.

JUSTIN:

You just care about yourself.

JUSTIN:

I'm staying.

STEPHEN:

Stay then.

STEPHEN: Mike, Jen's... She's been looking

for any excuse she could find to get me.

STEPHEN: Out of that

operation altogether.

STEPHEN: She's even threatened

to take me to court about it.

MIKE: Women play fast and loose with the

truth, especially when they want something.

STEPHEN:

Ain't that the truth.

STEPHEN: Well, I'm not gonna

let her get away with it, Mike.

STEPHEN:

I just can't.

STEPHEN:

However, I do need your help.

STEPHEN: Yeah. Well,

here's the thing, Mike.

STEPHEN: If Jen loses this race,

then the farm goes bankrupt and.

STEPHEN: We'll have to

sell off pieces of the ownership.

STEPHEN:

I can tell you one thing:

STEPHEN: That I will be selling

my half at a very reasonable rate.

MIKE:

I like that.

MIKE: Blue Sultan can beat

that oversized horse any day.

STEPHEN:

That's what I'm thinking.

STEPHEN: There's a

little bit of a condition.

STEPHEN:

I take over Caraway Stables as.

STEPHEN: The head

trainer, effective immediately.

MIKE:

Stephen

STEPHEN: I have to be the

one to beat her. It has to be me.

Mike

Don's been here for two decades.

STEPHEN: I guess if

you don't agree, I don't sell.

STEPHEN: No deal.

No skin off my back,

STEPHEN: I'll just call

Sudbury. We'll make a deal.

STEPHEN: Take it or leave

it, Mike. What do you say?

STEPHEN: It's a

bargain. I promise.

phone ringing...

MIKE: Hey, Judy, can

you get Don for me, please?

Dramatic music

STEPHEN:

Let's go, let's go.

STEPHEN:

Come on, come on, come on.

STEPHEN:

Let's go, let's go.

STEPHEN:

Doing it again.

STEPHEN:

Reset. Let's go.

STEPHEN:

Hey.

STEPHEN: Do you need

to tell me something?

STEPHEN: Please tell me how to

train the horse that I'm responsible for.

STEPHEN:

No. I didn't think so.

STEPHEN: I'm not paying

you for your feedback.

STEPHEN:

Let's go again.

KARA: Well, he's as

ready as he'll ever be.

JENNY:

He sure is.

JENNY:

It's all on your shoulders, boy.

JENNY:

You don't even know it, huh?

JENNY:

You just want to run.

KARA:

That's all he has to do.

JENNY:

I guess so.

JENNY: All right,

that's it for tonight.

JENNY:

You and Justin can head home.

JUSTIN:

Comin' with, Aunt Jen?

JENNY: No, I'm staying here

at the house until race day.

JENNY: I want to be right here

with my superstar in case anything.

JENNY:

Comes up.

JUSTIN: All right. Night.

KARA:

Good night.

JENNY:

Good night.

JENNY:

All right.

JENNY:

Come on, buddy.

JENNY:

I know.

Soft piano music

JUSTIN: You really didn't

have to drive me home.

JUSTIN:

I could have just walked.

KARA: Maybe I didn't

want the night to end.

JUSTIN:

Goodnight.

KARA:

Goodnight.

crickets...

KARA:

Hey, Mom.

ALEXANDRA:

Honey.

KARA:

I know it's not your.

KARA: Thing, but if you

want to come Saturday,

KARA: If you have

work. I understand.

KARA:

I have to get to bed.

KARA: We have to get

started early tomorrow.

ALEXANDRA: Okay. I love you.

KARA:

I love you, too.

ALEXANDRA:

Good night.

KARA:

Night.

Suspensful music

eery music intensifies

fire whooshes and crackles

Shadow Gaze

snorts and whinnys

frightened horse noises...

JENNY:

No.

JENNY: I'm coming Shadow.

JENNY:

Hold on.

JENNY:

Hang on, boy.

JENNY:

I got you.

JENNY:

I got you.

JENNY:

You're safe.

JENNY:

Come on.

JENNY:

Come on, Shadow.

JENNY:

Come on.

JENNY:

AHHHH

STEPHEN: I've been telling her we

need to upgrade that darn equipment.

STEPHEN: She's always

pushing back on me, you know?

STEPHEN:

Now look what happens.

STEPHEN: Oh, well, I'm

just glad that she's okay.

STEPHEN:

She's alive.

Roy It's pretty

common. A faulty wire

Roy will send one of

those things right up.

Roy We'll do a report for

you so you can give it to the

Roy insurance people.

STEPHEN:

Okay, I appreciate it, Roy.

Roy Thanks for your time.

STEPHEN:

Thanks again.

STEPHEN:

Take care.

ROY:

Yep.

Eery music

KARA:

Any update on Jennifer?

JUSTIN:

She's doing all right.

JUSTIN: The doctor said they

need to keep her at the hospital for a.

JUSTIN: Few more days, and

then she can recover at home.

KARA: Just really

glad that she's okay.

JUSTIN:

I know.

JUSTIN: I just can't believe

the barn caught fire like that.

JUSTIN:

I wonder how it happened.

KARA:

Yeah,

KARA:

I wonder.

JUSTIN: How's he gonna

run the biggest race of his life?

JUSTIN: Especially

without Aunt Jen here.

KARA: Same way

that he runs every race.

KARA:

We can do this.

REGGIE:

Yes, we can.

KARA:

Reggie what are you doing here?

REGGIE: I figured the new head

trainer might need some help.

REGGIE: We can get sentimental

later. We got a race to win.

REGGIE:

Let's get busy.

ANNOUNCER:

It's a perfect Saturday.

ANNOUNCER: Afternoon

here at the Lexington Derby.

ANNOUNCER:

It should certainly be an.

ANNOUNCER: Exciting

and dramatic race today.

ANNOUNCER: Shadow Gaze, the champion

of the Cherokee Stakes, coming off of.

ANNOUNCER: His blowout win

earlier this season, will be facing tough.

ANNOUNCER: Competition with Blue

Sultan, a strong favorite hailing from.

ANNOUNCER:

Caraway Stables.

JENNY:

Excuse me.

ANNOUNCER: Sadly, head trainer

from Rosemont Farms, Jennifer.

ANNOUNCER: Rosemont is still

recovering from a terrible accident a few.

ANNOUNCER:

Days ago.

ANNOUNCER: We wish her all

the best and a speedy recovery.

ANNOUNCER: In an exciting twist,

Stephen Rosemont, Jennifer's brother,

ANNOUNCER: Is the new trainer

now at Caraway Stables, hoping to lead.

ANNOUNCER:

Blue Sultan into a victory over.

ANNOUNCER: His former

team's winner, Shadow Gaze.

STEPHEN:

Give him hell.

ANNOUNCER: Rosemont's interim

trainer for today's race is Kara Miller, a.

ANNOUNCER:

New addition to the team.

ANNOUNCER: A win today would

be groundbreaking, making Kara the.

ANNOUNCER: Youngest and also

the first female trainer to ever win the.

ANNOUNCER:

Lexington Derby.

KARA:

He's all yours now.

Charlie (Jockey) Like the wind.

ANNOUNCER:

That's right.

ANNOUNCER: It's the quest for the

cup with a good old fashioned battle of.

ANNOUNCER:

Sibling rivalry.

ANNOUNCER: Hoping for the first

Rosemont victory since Ginger Strike.

ANNOUNCER: Took home

the title three years ago.

ANNOUNCER:

One minute to post time.

ANNOUNCER:

Approaching the gate.

REGGIE: Never thought

I'd be in here again.

STEPHEN: What a lovely

day to go to the track, huh?

STEPHEN: Sure that horse

of yours isn't too spooked?

STEPHEN: You might want to pull out

of the race before you embarrass yourself.

REGGIE:

What a jerk.

REGGIE:

Sorry, kid.

JUSTIN:

No, you're right.

ANNOUNCER: We're ready for a start

here as the horses are all lined up and.

ANNOUNCER:

Ready to go.

KARA:

And they're off!

ANNOUNCER: And it's an early

lead for a Blue Sultan, who takes off at.

ANNOUNCER:

Lightning speed.

ANNOUNCER: Breezy Sprint and Majestic

Mike with a great start, are close.

ANNOUNCER: Up front with

the Shadow Gaze right behind.

ANNOUNCER: Epic Magic and

Moonlit Glee trailing on the backside.

ANNOUNCER: Look, Blue Sultan still

in the lead, but Shadow Gaze is right.

ANNOUNCER:

Behind and coming up fast.

ANNOUNCER:

He's gaining speed.

ANNOUNCER: And now the two are

neck and neck, going stride for stride.

ANNOUNCER: As they're

coming around the far turn.

ANNOUNCER: And Albany Jack now

in third with Computer Blue behind in.

ANNOUNCER:

Fourth, but still going strong.

ANNOUNCER: Shadow Gaze in

third as they head to the back stretch.

ANNOUNCER: Majestic Mike in

second and Blue Sultan still has the lead.

ANNOUNCER: Majestic Mike in

fifth, followed by Breezy Sprint in.

ANNOUNCER:

Sixth position now.

ANNOUNCER: Computer Blue now

in fourth, but gaining speed, pulling.

ANNOUNCER:

Ahead of Shadow Gaze.

ANNOUNCER: And Shadow Gaze

is fighting hard.

ANNOUNCER:

Coming up on the outsides.

ANNOUNCER: Greasy Sprint pulling

ahead of Shadow Gaze on the inside,

ANNOUNCER:

Fighting hard.

ANNOUNCER: Computer

Blue is away with speed.

ANNOUNCER:

Coming up on the outside as.

ANNOUNCER:

Albany Jack is taken back a bit.

ANNOUNCER:

And oh, no.

ANNOUNCER: Blue Sultan

seems to blow his leg out.

JENNY:

Go Shadow! Go Shadow!

ANNOUNCER:

And it's Shadow Gaze that takes.

ANNOUNCER: The lead

and pulls away for the win.

ANNOUNCER: And it's Shadow Gaze

followed by Albany Jack and Computer.

ANNOUNCER:

Blue at the Lexington Derby.

JENNY:

Yes!

ANNOUNCER:

What an ending.

ANNOUNCER: What a bad break for

poor Blue Sultan, who has crawled to a.

ANNOUNCER:

Complete halt.

ANNOUNCER:

He won't even finish the race.

Mike Oh, my gosh.

Damn you, Stephen.

REGGIE:

I'm so proud of you.

Triumphant music

ANNOUNCER: We have witnessed

history in the making here today, folks.

ANNOUNCER:

What a monumental moment for.

ANNOUNCER: Kara Miller

and female trainers everywhere.

INTERVIEWER: Ms. Miller, can

I please steal you for a second?

INTERVIEWER: What an incredible

story and an incredible victory for you,

INTERVIEWER: Becoming both the youngest

and first female trainer to win the.

INTERVIEWER:

Lexington Derby.

INTERVIEWER: What is going

through your head right now?

KARA:

It is an honor.

KARA: A year ago, I would have

never imagined standing here today.

KARA: But there are people

here that believed in me before I.

KARA:

Believed in me.

INTERVIEWER: And

what is it feeling like sharing.

INTERVIEWER: That win

with everyone here today?

KARA: I'm privileged to be

the first woman in this position.

KARA:

But I wouldn't be here if it.

KARA: Wasn't for the

women who put me here.

KARA: Jennifer Rosemont, who

should be standing here today holding.

KARA:

That trophy.

KARA: Evelyn Rosemont, who

we lost recently, but still lives on in.

KARA:

Our hearts.

KARA: This is for every female

trainer, jockey, groom and.

KARA: Little girl who had a

dream and had to fight for it.

KARA:

This is for all of us.

INTERVIEWER:

An amazing dream that is.

INTERVIEWER: Thank you so

much, and congratulations again.

KARA:

Thank you.

ALEXANDRA:

Kara!

ALEXANDRA:

I am so proud of you.

Light piano music

and chatting

JUSTIN: Wow. You look beautiful.

JUSTIN: Can I get

you something to drink?

KARA:

Just. Just soda water, please.

JUSTIN: I'll grab you

their finest vintage.

KARA:

Thank you.

STEPHEN:

Wow.

STEPHEN:

Didn't know you could get such.

STEPHEN: A cute little

dress at the flea market.

STEPHEN:

Was it the gas station?

STEPHEN:

It's hard to tell.

STEPHEN:

You enjoying yourself?

STEPHEN: Hope you're

taking it all in while you can.

KARA: Did you threaten

Jen like that, too?

KARA: I know you

threatened your mom.

KARA: Before she passed tragically.

Did Jen get the same warning?

STEPHEN: I don't know

what you're talking about.

STEPHEN: But if I were you, I

would just enjoy this little bit of luck.

STEPHEN: That you're

having while you can.

STEPHEN: Be careful

what you start telling people.

STEPHEN: Because luck

always runs out, you know?

KARA:

Is that a threat?

KARA: I really am a part

of the family now, huh?

STEPHEN: I don't know why I

need to remind you of the power that.

STEPHEN:

This family has in this town.

STEPHEN: Do you really think that

a little pissant like you could hurt me?

KARA:

Yeah, I do.

STEPHEN: You breathe one

word of accusation against me and I.

STEPHEN: Will bury you

in lawsuits. Understand me?

JUSTIN:

Dad.

STEPHEN: Hey. I was just

congratulating your friend here.

STEPHEN: You guys did

such an incredible job today.

STEPHEN: Please, go

ahead. You guys continue.

STEPHEN: Have a

wonderful night. You earned it.

JUSTIN:

Are you okay?

KARA:

I have to tell you something.

STEPHEN:

Charlie, my boy.

STEPHEN:

There's the champion.

STEPHEN: Shannon, May I

borrow him for just a moment? Sir?

CHARLIE (JOCKEY):

I'll be right back.

STEPHEN:

Congratulations.

Charlie (Jockey) Thank you.

STEPHEN:

She looks ravishing as always.

STEPHEN:

You guys must be so happy, huh?

Charlie (Jockey):

Yeah.

STEPHEN:

I'm so happy for you guys.

STEPHEN:

You've built such wonderful.

STEPHEN: Lives for

yourselves, haven't you?

STEPHEN:

Right?

STEPHEN: Your mother in law,

she still lives with you guys, yeah?

Charlie (Jockey) Yeah.

STEPHEN: Yeah, I

remember helping you guys out.

STEPHEN: I wouldn't

worry about any of that.

STEPHEN: You guys just won

the big race here on top of the world.

STEPHEN:

Right now you're untouchable.

STEPHEN: But with that

attention, brings a lot of eyes.

STEPHEN: And, you know, I just

think it might be, you know, unfortunate.

STEPHEN: If people were to

look a little bit deeper, like, say, into.

STEPHEN:

The family's paperwork, hmm?

STEPHEN: I mean, I know your

wife, her paperwork is in order.

Charlie (Jockey):

Yeah.

STEPHEN: Yeah, but

not your mother in law's.

STEPHEN: There is something that

you can do to make sure that nothing,

STEPHEN:

Nothing ever comes that.

STEPHEN:

Okay.

JUSTIN:

What?

KARA:

He poisoned her.

JUSTIN:

No, no.

KARA: That night that he caught

us at the house, he was threatening.

KARA:

Your grandma.

KARA: She was

threatening to disown him.

KARA: And then she conveniently

dies in her sleep that night?

KARA:

Before she can make it official.

JUSTIN:

Grandma was sick, okay?

JUSTIN: She used to say all

the time that she was going to die.

KARA: But then your aunt bans

him from the farm and the barn goes.

KARA:

Up in flames.

JUSTIN:

This is crazy Kara.

KARA:

He's crazy.

KARA: Why are you

trying to protect him?

JUSTIN:

Because he's my dad.

KARA:

He doesn't control you.

JUSTIN:

Maybe he...

JUSTIN:

Maybe he was right about you.

KARA:

Justin...

JUSTIN:

Don't.

CHARLIE (Jockey):

And that's when I saw her.

CHARLIE (Jockey): Fiddling

with the wire on the generator.

INVESTIGATOR::

The same day as the fire?

CHARLIE (Jockey): I just

figured it was routine maintenance.

CHARLIE (Jockey): But after what

happened, we were all hurting for Jen.

CHARLIE (Jockey):

She didn't seem sad, though.

CHARLIE (Jockey): She

was happy. She was in charge.

KARA:

Too hard.

KARA:

Sorry, boy.

police sirens...

INTERVIEWER:

That's right.

INTERVIEWER: Haley Boling

here for News Channel 35.

INTERVIEWER: A stunning turn

of events in the story of this year's.

INTERVIEWER: Lexington Derby

winner. Interim trainer Kara Miller, who.

INTERVIEWER: Captured the racing

world's attention this year when she.

INTERVIEWER: Stepped in last minute

and led this year's victor, Shadow Gaze.

INTERVIEWER:

To the winner's circle.

INTERVIEWER: But now she stands

accused of attempting to m*rder her own.

INTERVIEWER:

Mentor, Jennifer Rosemont, in.

INTERVIEWER:: The days

leading up to the big race.

INTERVIEWER: Furthermore,

she's also possibly implicated in the.

INTERVIEWER:: Death of

Lexington icon Evelyn Rosemont.

INTERVIEWER: We are live tonight

outside the Rosemont family home to get a.

INTERVIEWER: Statement from Stephen

Rosemont, obviously still reeling from.

INTERVIEWER:

This tragic week.

INTERVIEWER: Mr. Rosemont,

how are you feeling right now?

STEPHEN: Saddened,

really. Hayley. Blindsided.

STEPHEN: Betrayed. Kara was

such a vital part of the organization.

STEPHEN:

She was...

STEPHEN:

She was like family.

INTERVIEWER:

You brought up Ms. Miller there.

INTERVIEWER: Is there anything we

know the investigation's ongoing, so you.

INTERVIEWER:

Can't speak to details.

INTERVIEWER: Anything in your

mind that sticks out as to why she may.

INTERVIEWER:

Have done what she's accused of?

STEPHEN: You know, I don't

have an answer for that one.

STEPHEN: Racing is such a high

stakes world, it's hard to get into.

STEPHEN: It's even

harder to climb the ranks.

STEPHEN: And while some

people just choose to cut corners, no.

STEPHEN: Matter who

they hurt in the process.

INTERVIEWER: Our hearts go out

to you and your family at this time.

INTERVIEWER: We appreciate

the time and we'll let you go.

STEPHEN:

Thank you.

INTERVIEWER:

Yes, of course.

INTERVIEWER: All right,

back to you in the studio.

INTERVIEWER: This was Haley

bowling for News Channel 35.

INVESTIGATOR: So you sat

on these suspicions for weeks.

INVESTIGATOR: And

you didn't think to act.

INVESTIGATOR: On them until a

witness came out and accused you?

KARA: I didn't want to say

anything until I was sure.

INVESTIGATOR: Do you know anyone

that we can talk to to corroborate these.

INVESTIGATOR: Conversations

you had with Mr. Rosemont?

KARA:

No.

INVESTIGATOR: And during this

time, were you aware that your co worker.

INVESTIGATOR: Charlie, was

harboring suspicions about your behavior?

KARA:

Charlie?

KARA:

No.

INVESTIGATOR: This

doesn't look good for you.

INVESTIGATOR:

You're in a serious situation.

ALEXANDRA: I have to get to

work. Are you gonna be all right?

KARA:

Yeah.

ALEXANDRA: Don't answer

your phone for anyone.

ALEXANDRA:

Those reporters are

KARA: I know. I won't.

ALEXANDRA:

Good.

ALEXANDRA:

I believe you.

ALEXANDRA: I

believe in you always.

ALEXANDRA:

We're gonna get through this.

ALEXANDRA: And I am

with you no matter what.

ALEXANDRA:

I love you.

KARA:

I love you too.

INVESTIGATOR: Do you know anyone that we can

talk to to corroborate these conversations?

INVESTIGATOR: Were you unaware that your co-worker,

Charlie, was harboring suspicions about your behavior?

KARA: Of course he

tried blackmaing you.

CHARLIE (Jockey):

I'm so sorry, Kara.

CHARLIE (Jockey): I just

couldn't let my wife's mother.

CHARLIE (Jockey):

He was gonna.

KARA:

I understand.

CHARLIE (Jockey): I know

I lied to the police. I just...

KARA:

Charlie, he's not gonna just.

KARA: Let this go,

let you live your life.

KARA: He's gonna hold

this over your head forever.

KARA: I know that he k*lled

Evelyn and he almost k*lled Jennifer.

KARA: What happens

when he stops trusting you?

KARA: Help me stop

him. For all of our sakes.

JUSTIN:

How could he?

JUSTIN: I'm so sorry

I didn't believe you.

KARA:

It's okay.

JUSTIN:

No, it's not.

JUSTIN:

I just...

JUSTIN: I didn't want to

lose anything or anyone else.

JUSTIN:

I didn't want to see it.

JUSTIN: I've just been so

scared of him my whole life.

JUSTIN: That I was

willing to give you up.

JUSTIN:

He can't get away with this.

KARA:

He's not.

KARA:

We're going to stop him today.

INVESTIGATOR: And you

understand that you may face.

INVESTIGATOR: Charges

for providing a false statement?

Charlie (Jockey) I do.

INVESTIGATOR: Justin, do you

know where your father is now?

JUSTIN:

No.

INVESTIGATOR: Okay, I

want each of you to go home.

INVESTIGATOR: If he contacts any

of you, I Want you to call us right away.

STEPHEN:

Hey, buddy.

JUSTIN:

Dad.

STEPHEN:

Hope I didn't startle you.

JUSTIN:

No.

STEPHEN: It's a terrible thing,

this whole business with Kara, huh?

STEPHEN: You think you know

someone. Don't be so hard on yourself,

STEPHEN: We all make

mistakes about people.

JUSTIN:

It just doesn't make sense.

STEPHEN: Greed and ambition

will turn people into monsters.

STEPHEN: And what we have,

folks will do just about anything to get.

STEPHEN: Their hands

on it. It's not your fault.

STEPHEN:

She fooled all of us.

STEPHEN: Hmm. Well, I've gotta

head to Caraway's for a little bit.

STEPHEN: Mike and I have

some business to attend to.

STEPHEN:

I'll be back.

STEPHEN: It's gonna be all

right. We'll get through this.

STEPHEN: You and

me. I love you, son.

JUSTIN:

Love you too, Dad.

JUSTIN:

Detective. It's Justin Rosemont.

JUSTIN: Yeah. My dad's on

his way to Caraway Stables.

car starting and

pulling away...

door opens...

KARA:

Mom?

KARA:

Mom?

KARA:

Mom!

creepy music...

muffled screams...

KARA: Hey, it's Kara.

Sorry I missed ya.

JUSTIN: Hey,

Kara, it's... It's Justin.

JUSTIN: I'm just calling

to check in, see if you're.

JUSTIN:

See if you're doing okay.

JUSTIN: Yeah, just give me a call

back when you get the chance, okay?

STEPHEN:

You've reached Stephen Rosemont.

STEPHEN:

Please leave a message.

JUSTIN: Hi, Ms. Miller.

Yeah, it's... it's Justin.

JUSTIN: You haven't heard

from Kara lately, have you?

JUSTIN: Yeah, I'm just

trying to get a hold of.

JUSTIN: Her and I

can't seem to reach her.

JUSTIN: Yeah, I'm sure it's

nothing. I'm sure it's nothing.

JUSTIN: Would you be able to

just, just give me a call back if you...

JUSTIN:

If you see her?

JUSTIN:

Yeah. Yeah, that'd be great.

JUSTIN:

Okay, thank you.

STEPHEN:

Wakey wakey.

STEPHEN: There she is. The

racing world's favorite new little trainer.

STEPHEN: Ladies and gentlemen, she's an

amateur detective too. How very impressive.

STEPHEN:

Who'd have thunk it, huh, Kara?

STEPHEN: That a little piece of

trash like you would climb out of the.

STEPHEN: Gutter and

take everything from me.

STEPHEN: Look at me

when I'm talking to you.

KARA: The police know what

you did. Justin knows what you did.

STEPHEN:

Oh, here we go.

STEPHEN: The police know

a story that you told them.

STEPHEN: The same

nonsense that you told my son.

STEPHEN: The real kicker is that

you convinced poor Charlie to do.

STEPHEN:

Your bidding.

STEPHEN:

That's diabolical.

STEPHEN: And you and I

had a little struggle in the barn.

STEPHEN: Cause I caught you at the

last second trying to get the drop on me.

STEPHEN: You were gonna inject

me with your favorite little substance.

STEPHEN: This stuff can be

pretty dangerous, you know.

STEPHEN:

But you already did know that.

STEPHEN: Cause you're a

little know it all, aren't you?

STEPHEN:

I was able to wrestle away the.

STEPHEN: Syringe

and all the hustle bustle.

STEPHEN: I didn't want to

have to use it, but I had no choice.

STEPHEN:

Self defense, you know?

STEPHEN:

And unfortunately for you, you.

STEPHEN: Loaded this

thing with a lethal dose.

STEPHEN: So you won't

be around to face any justice.

STEPHEN: On the flip side of that,

I stopped you from doing any more.

STEPHEN: Damage to

everyone. My family, my son.

KARA: You really think you're

gonna get away with this?

STEPHEN:

Yeah, for sure.

STEPHEN:

I told you, sweetheart.

STEPHEN: The Rosemont name

carries a lot of weight in this town.

STEPHEN:

We have lawyers on retainer.

STEPHEN: That'll run

circles around these.

STEPHEN: Country bumpkin

prosecutors at the courthouse.

STEPHEN:

It's my word against yours.

STEPHEN: And if you were paying

attention, you won't be around.

STEPHEN:

To tell your side of things.

STEPHEN:

Take care, champ.

JUSTIN:

Dad! What are you doing?

KARA:

Justin?

STEPHEN: Stay

out of this Justin!

KARA:

Justin!

STEPHEN:

Would you shut up?

JUSTIN:

No.

JUSTIN:

Dad.

JUSTIN:

Stop.

JUSTIN:

Stop.

JUSTIN:

Dad, stop, please.

STEPHEN: What are you

doing? What is wrong with you?

STEPHEN: Why don't you listen to

me? How could you pick her over me?

STEPHEN:

Over family and your father?

Shadow Gaze whinnys...

JUSTIN:

No.

JUSTIN:

You okay?

STEPHEN:

JUSTIN!

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Justin bangs into the door...

thrilling music

JUSTIN:

Grab something heavy.

glass breaking off screen...

STEPHEN:

You can't hide from me.

STEPHEN:

I grew up in this house.

STEPHEN:

Yeah, come on.

STEPHEN:

Justin.

FATHER: Stephen! Can't

you do anything right?

STEPHEN:

You did this.

STEPHEN:

You destroyed this house.

STEPHEN:

YOU! YOU! YOU!

STEPHEN:

You want to know what you

STEPHEN:

Come here.

STEPHEN:

I've had it with you!

STEPHEN:

Enough is enough.

STEPHEN:

When are you going to learn?

STEPHEN:

AHHHHHHHHH

Gentle piano and strings

INTERVIEWER: After wrongfully

accusing Kara Miller of the crime,

INTERVIEWER: Stephen Rosemont himself has been

found guilty for the m*rder of his mother,

INTERVIEWER: Evelyn, and attempted

m*rder of his sister, Jennifer, last May.

INTERVIEWER: Sentencing

is set to begin Monday.

JUSTIN: You gonna

give him a break or what?

KARA:

I gotta get it all out now.

KARA: Once he goes out to

stud, he'll be too tired for me.

JENNY: All right, lovebirds.

Work day's not over.

KARA:

Yes, ma'am.

JENNY:

Maybe one more spin, huh?

KARA:

You got it.

Triumphant music