The Rocking Horse Winner (1977)
Nigel Rhodes plays a boy who, while riding his wooden rocking horse, can predict which horse will win at the race.
Top billed cast
Kenneth MoreUncle- Nigel RhodesPaul
Angela ThorneMother
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