Murder at the Derby (2025) Movie Script

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 cocktail 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 murder 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 killed
Evelyn and he almost killed 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!
Suspensful music
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 murder of his mother,
INTERVIEWER: Evelyn, and attempted
murder 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