'Paddy
Mullins – The Great Stayer'
The
compelling portrait of Paddy Mullins (1919-2010), is uniquely told against the
backdrop of relevant transformative events in Irish history. Using rare archive
footage and very special location access from the Mullins family and Cheltenham
racecourse, the documentary chronicles the extraordinary life and times of the
quiet man of Irish Racing.
Paddy
Mullins the ten times champion Irish National Hunt trainer who achieved Classic
and Group One success on the flat, opened up horeracing in Ireland and showed
it wasn’t just a Sport of Kings. Paddy also helped build the reputation of
Irish racehorses globally and had a career that gave him the highest of highs
and a path to success that wasn't always straightforward.
It
explores the revered trainers magical work with the wonder mare Dawn Run that
brought about one of the most iconic sporting moments in history in 1986 at
Cheltenham. When legendary BBC commentator Sir Peter O’ Sullevan called the
mare home in the spine-chilling heightened tones of one of his most famous
commentaries, his words “and the mare is beginning to get up” will never be
forgotten.
This
fascinating film filters down to the world famous Mullins dynasty, who now
carry on his incredible legacy. Told by his family, peers, jockeys, stable
lads, historian, tv pundit, friends and former manager of Cheltenham
racecourse.
It
was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and received two
nominations for the Nice International Film Festival 2016, Best Director of a
Sort Documentary and a Scientific & Educational Award.
Length
52 mins: 30 seconds
Extras
include:
Subtitles
for the hard of hearing
Audio
description for the visually impaired
