This is another of Frankie's films where he is teamed with Kane Richmond and "Snowflake". In this film he was still playing "the kid brother" and always looked disgusted whenever romance was in the air.
Frankie Reynolds (Frankie Darro) borrows $4.85 from his sister Phyllis (an unattractive Gladys Blake) to buy a broken down horse that he thinks has potential to be a champion. He names it "Trouble" and cares for it and trains it until he feels it is worthy to race - now he needs $100 for the entrance fee. He manages to find enough friends and realises his dream of winning a big race. His brother, Smokey (Jimmie Eagles) is also a jockey, who refuses to throw the race for some criminals. They decide to try to put the squeeze on him during the race but surprisingly, his little brother Frankie wins on "Trouble".
After the race, one of the gangsters approaches Frankie with a cheque for $500 to deposit into his brother's account. After the race, Frankie is called to the steward and Smokey is accused of being a part of race fixing and is banned from the turf for life. Frankie is determined to find the "sour puss" guy who gave him the money and clear his brother's name.
"Trouble" is now getting publicity, as the new wonder horse, surpassing his twin "Dancing Boy". A plan is hatched by the gangsters to poison "Trouble" but he is accidentally put in "Dancing Boy's" stall and the wrong horse is poisoned. Never giving up the gangsters kidnap Frankie - the stage is set for a fight between Frankie and the gangsters (Darro must have been invaluable to his directors as he did his own stunts and excelled at acrobatics). He is accidentally shot but pleads with the police to be allowed to attend the races. He hijacks the ambulance and manages to win the race and give his brother a reason to live.
It is not his best film but it is okay.
Recommended.
Frankie Reynolds (Frankie Darro) borrows $4.85 from his sister Phyllis (an unattractive Gladys Blake) to buy a broken down horse that he thinks has potential to be a champion. He names it "Trouble" and cares for it and trains it until he feels it is worthy to race - now he needs $100 for the entrance fee. He manages to find enough friends and realises his dream of winning a big race. His brother, Smokey (Jimmie Eagles) is also a jockey, who refuses to throw the race for some criminals. They decide to try to put the squeeze on him during the race but surprisingly, his little brother Frankie wins on "Trouble".
After the race, one of the gangsters approaches Frankie with a cheque for $500 to deposit into his brother's account. After the race, Frankie is called to the steward and Smokey is accused of being a part of race fixing and is banned from the turf for life. Frankie is determined to find the "sour puss" guy who gave him the money and clear his brother's name.
"Trouble" is now getting publicity, as the new wonder horse, surpassing his twin "Dancing Boy". A plan is hatched by the gangsters to poison "Trouble" but he is accidentally put in "Dancing Boy's" stall and the wrong horse is poisoned. Never giving up the gangsters kidnap Frankie - the stage is set for a fight between Frankie and the gangsters (Darro must have been invaluable to his directors as he did his own stunts and excelled at acrobatics). He is accidentally shot but pleads with the police to be allowed to attend the races. He hijacks the ambulance and manages to win the race and give his brother a reason to live.
It is not his best film but it is okay.
Recommended.