From Cindy Pierson Dulay,
Your Guide to Horse Racing.
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Almost every racing fan has seen the blockbuster movie Seabiscuit since it hit the screens in July 2003, and many read Laura Hillenbrand's best-selling book which was the inspiration for the movie. Now, the long-awaited DVD of the movie has been released and is available in three versions: standard full-screen, widescreen, and the limited-edition 2-disc ultimate gift set (VHS tape is also available).

The content of the special collectors DVD speaks for itself. You get the full-length movie (2:21 length) in widescreen format plus nine special features. Clips about the making of the movie (as seen on ESPN and HBO) and the director's commentary are included. Along with these you also get the actual footage of the 1938 Pimlico Special match race between Seabiscuit and War Admiral and the TV special "The True Story of Seabiscuit" as aired on A&E. It is worth noting that the gift set only costs about $14 extra while the A&E special sells for about $25, making this edition an excellent value.

Besides the two discs, you also get a 32-page photo diary, collectible cards featuring historical photos and background on the characters, a keepsake golden Seabiscuit bookmark, and a collectible Senitype. The Senitype is a 35-millimeter film frame reproduced from the original computer-generated image from the movie and mounted on a card with a photo of the match race and number-stamped for the limited edition.

Needless to say, this special gift box is a must-have for any racing fan. The extra features and limited-edition collectibles included in this edition make it well worth the extra investment over the cost of the regular DVD releases.