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Tobey Maguire plays Seabiscuit's jockey Red Pollard in the nags-to-riches racing movie

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The cast includes Tobey Maguire (jockey Red Pollard), Chris Cooper (trainer Tom Smith), and Jeff Bridges (owner Charles Howard)

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The tale of how a knobbly-kneed horse lifted Depression-hit America is being tipped as an Oscar contender

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George Best's wife Alex was among the celebrities at the UK premiere of the movie in London

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Princess Anne's daughter Zara Phillips, a three-day event rider, enjoys the night with brother Peter

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Top American jockey Gary Stevens plays a rider in the movie, which grossed more than $120m in the States

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Jockey Frankie Dettori saves a special kiss for pregnant wife Catherine

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Actress Miranda Richardson was among stars at the premiere of the film which tells how a racehorse confounds the odds

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The launch of the film, based on a book by Laura Hillenbrand, attracted a host of celebrities including actress Minnie Driver