Thundering Hoofs

A young woman returns to Kentucky after several years in boarding school, and discovers that a very valuable horse that is to be entered in the Derby is about to be forfeited due to the machinations of a rival. She determines to ride the horse in the Derby and win the race.

Cast

Peggy O'Day

as Betty

Francis Ford

as Daddy Bill / 'Colonel' Bill

James T. Kelley

as Jimmy O'Brien (as James Kelly)

Florence Murth

as Bill's Sister

Philip Ford

as Jack - Bill's Nephew (as Phil Ford)

Cecil McLean

as Jack's Sweetheart - Betty's Chum

Harry Kelly

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