Murphy's Stroke

Murphy's Stroke (1980)

May 21st, 19801h 10min

Drama, TV Movie
47%

Overview

The horse Gay Future is at the centre of an Irish betting syndicate in 1974 which saw trainer Antony Collins present a poor performing horse at his stables. The betting stakes were subsequently raised, before the real horse was entered in the race.


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