Francis Goes to the Races

The story

In this funny sequel to the popular Francis the Talking Mule, the talkative Mule and his pal Peter get a job working on a horse-breeder's ranch. They end up saving it from financial ruin when Francis, who has the inside track with the racehorses, provides Peter with names of the winners before the races are run. Sure enough Peter finds himself with a fistful of cash and uses it to buy a racehorse for the farm. Unfortunately, the horse he chooses is suffering from a debilitating lack of confidence. When not dealing with the mare, Peter finds time to court the horse breeder's niece and trying to avoid the gangsters who want in on the winnings.

In the same saga

Francis the Talking Mule Collection

In release order

Francis

1950

This film

Francis Goes to the Races

1951

Francis Goes to West Point

1952

Francis Covers the Big Town

1953

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Francis Joins the WACS

1954

Francis in the Navy

1955

Francis in the Haunted House

1956

Cast

D Donald O'ConnorPeter Stirling P Piper LaurieFrances Travers C Cecil KellawayColonel Travers J Jesse WhiteFrank Damer B Barry KelleyRoy Square Deal Mallory H Hayden RorkeRogers V Vaughn TaylorChief Inspector Carrington L Larry KeatingHead Steward C Chill WillsFrancis (voice) (uncredited)