19-year-old Fallou Diop is one of Senegal's most promising jockeys. He was just 17 when he won the country's top racing prize. Today he dreams of being a racing champion outside Senegal as well, and trains intensely from early morning on the sandy plains bordering Senegal's Lac Rose.

Senegal’s savannah jockey dreams of international glory

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired all worldwide rights to the film `Jockey,` which will premiere on Sunday in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section at the Sundance Film Festival. 
 
According to Variety, the film directed by Clint Bentley and written by Bentley and Greg Kwedar stars Clifton Collins, Jr., Molly Parker, Moises Arias, Logan Cormier and Colleen Hartnett. The film is produced by Bentley, Kwedar and Nancy Schafer.

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In the film, ageing jockey (Collins) hopes to win one last title for his long-time trainer (Parker), who has acquired what appears to be a championship horse. But the years - and injuries - have taken a toll on his body, throwing into question his ability to continue his lifelong passion. And the arrival of a young rookie rider (Arias), who claims to be his son and whom he takes under his wing, further complicates the path to fulfilling his dream. 
 
As reported by Variety, in a statement, SPC described the film as a "formidable directing debut."The distributor said that Bentley and Kwedar had delivered "engaging, satisfying, visual, and precise cinematic storytelling."Previously, Bentley and Kwedar collaborated with Collins on the 2016 award-winning `Transpecos.` They wrote the role of Jackson specifically for Collins, and Bentley drew inspiration for the character from his own father, who was a professional jockey. 
 
Per Variety, SPC negotiated the deal with ICM Partners, on behalf of the filmmakers. International sales were handled by Films Boutique. The film`s executive producers are Larry Kalas, Larry Kelly, Linda and Jon Halbert, Cheryl and Walt Penn, Genevieve and Mark Crozier, Cindy and John Greenwood, Ann Grimes and Jay Old, Benjamin Fuqua, Jordy Wax, and Collins.&nbsp;

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired all worldwide rights to the film `Jockey,` which will premiere on Sunday in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section at the Sundance Film Festival.

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired all worldwide rights to the film `Jockey,` which will premiere on Sunday in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section at the Sundance Film Festival. According to Variety, the film directed by Clint Bentley and written by Bentley and Greg Kwedar stars Clifton Collins, Jr., Molly Parker, Moises Arias, Logan Cormier and Colleen Hartnett. The film is produced by Bentley, Kwedar and Nancy Schafer. Star-studded Sparks documentary seeks audience at Sundance In the film, ageing jockey (Collins) hopes to win one last title for his long-time trainer (Parker), who has acquired what appears to be a championship horse. But the years - and injuries - have taken a toll on his body, throwing into question his ability to continue his lifelong passion. And the arrival of a young rookie rider (Arias), who claims to be his son and whom he takes under his wing, further complicates the path to fulfilling his dream. As reported by Variety, in a statement, SPC described the film as a "formidable directing debut."The distributor said that Bentley and Kwedar had delivered "engaging, satisfying, visual, and precise cinematic storytelling."Previously, Bentley and Kwedar collaborated with Collins on the 2016 award-winning `Transpecos.` They wrote the role of Jackson specifically for Collins, and Bentley drew inspiration for the character from his own father, who was a professional jockey. Per Variety, SPC negotiated the deal with ICM Partners, on behalf of the filmmakers. International sales were handled by Films Boutique. The film`s executive producers are Larry Kalas, Larry Kelly, Linda and Jon Halbert, Cheryl and Walt Penn, Genevieve and Mark Crozier, Cindy and John Greenwood, Ann Grimes and Jay Old, Benjamin Fuqua, Jordy Wax, and Collins.

Sony pictures classics acquires right to Clint Bentley's Sundance film 'Jockey'

Six-time former British champion jockey Kieran Fallon is suffering from &quot;severe depression&quot; and has retired from riding, racing&#39;s chief doctor announced on Monday.

One of the most gifted horsemen of his generation, the 51-year-old from county Clare in Ireland won 16 British classics and two Prix de l&#39;Arc de Triomphes.

His last rides in public came at the Curragh on Irish Derby day last month.

&quot;Kieren is suffering from severe depression,&quot; the British Turf Club&#39;s chief medical officier Adrian McGoldrick told The Racing Post.

&quot;He told me that he has lost the motivation to continue his riding career and wanted people to know about his decision to retire. He said it was time to move on once his depression has been managed.&quot; 
 
(AFP)

Fallon, who has won 16 British classics, wants people to know about his decision to retire

Six-time former British champion jockey Kieran Fallon is suffering from "severe depression" and has retired from riding, racing's chief doctor announced on Monday. One of the most gifted horsemen of his generation, the 51-year-old from county Clare in Ireland won 16 British classics and two Prix de l'Arc de Triomphes. His last rides in public came at the Curragh on Irish Derby day last month. "Kieren is suffering from severe depression," the British Turf Club's chief medical officier Adrian McGoldrick told The Racing Post. "He told me that he has lost the motivation to continue his riding career and wanted people to know about his decision to retire. He said it was time to move on once his depression has been managed." (AFP)

British Jockey champion Kieran Fallon retires due to severe depression

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