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The Apprentice Jockey

The Apprentice Jockey

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Documentary

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The Apprentice Jockey is a feature length documentary that follows the lives of several young men and women who aspire to become a part of the 'Sport of Kings' and race Thoroughbreds as apprentice jockeys.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

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Release Date

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Country

United States of America

Cast

Kevin Mangold

Kevin Mangold

Self

Luke Balmer

Luke Balmer

Self

Mark Farrell

Mark Farrell

Narrator

Jessica Gilbert

Jessica Gilbert

Self

Bryson Endres

Bryson Endres

Self

Kyle Branch

Kyle Branch

Self

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