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COMEDY . 1951 . 1h 28m . 6.5/10

Francis Goes to the Races_

"A Riot of Laughs when Francis Talks to Horses - and gets the Winner of every Race!"

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.

Starring Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway
6.5/10
Rating
1h 28m
Runtime
1951
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A Riot of Laughs when Francis Talks to Horses - and gets the Winner of every Race!

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.

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Cast
Donald O'Connor stars as Peter Stirling in Francis Goes to the Races.
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Year context
Francis Goes to the Races was released 75 years ago in 1951.
Overview
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 ...
Francis Goes to the Races is a Comedy, Family, Fantasy film with a runtime of 1h 28m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (13 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Francis Goes to the Races about?
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.
How long is Francis Goes to the Races?
Francis Goes to the Races has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who stars in Francis Goes to the Races?
The cast of Francis Goes to the Races includes Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway, Jesse White, Barry Kelley.
What is the rating of Francis Goes to the Races?
Francis Goes to the Races has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy Family Fantasy
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