Tommy Boy, a thoroughbred mare's son, is born after she breaks her leg in a mud puddle. Despite being sold to various owners with selfish motives, he eventually finds a new home with Ruby, the mistress of a murdered racketeer, who helps him realize his potential as a stakes horse and enters him in the Kentucky Derby.
Sporting Blood
Tommy Boy, a thoroughbred born in a humble rain puddle, rises to become a champion stakes horse through his journey with various owners.