In downtrodden 1930s America three men work together towards symbolic victories for their beloved racehorse, Seabiscuit. Charles Howard [Jeff Bridges] is the owner of the racehorse, a gifted salesman and father, Red Pollard [Tobey Maguire] is a partially blind boxer turned jockey who has had a hard and unlucky life until he comes into contact with Seabiscuit, and Tom Smith [Chris Cooper] is the enigmatic and wise trainer.