Summary
In 'Fighting Thorobreds,' the narrative centers on Billy Barton, a boxer whose career takes an unforeseen turn after a noble act of self-sacrifice. Following a life-saving blood donation to a gravely injured opponent, Billy finds himself physically diminished, rendering him unable to continue his boxing career. This pivotal event forces his return to his former profession as a jockey. Fate then intertwines him with a struggling horse-ranch owner, whose prized thoroughbred needs transportation to a crucial Kentucky race. A twist of misfortune leads to their arrest, yet Billy is granted a temporary reprieve from jail. This allows him to re-enter the boxing ring, secure a purse-winning victory, and use the funds to finance the thoroughbred's entry into the aforementioned race. The climax sees Billy, back in the saddle, guiding the horse to triumph, thereby rescuing the rancher from financial ruin and, in classic cinematic fashion, securing the affection and hand of the rancher's daughter.
Synopsis
After boxer Billy Barton gives blood to save the life of a seriously injured opponent, he becomes so weak that he can no longer fight. This prompts him to return to his former job as a jockey. He helps a horse-ranch owner to transport a thoroughbred to a big race in Kentucky. Then, when circumstances lead to their arrest, Billy is let out of jail in time to enter and win a boxing match for the purse, which he then uses to finance his entry in the race. Billy rides the horse to victory, thus saving the rancher and winning the hand of the rancher's daughter.
