The movie follows the story of Stripes (voiced by Frankie Muniz), a young zebra who is accidentally left behind by a traveling circus in a small town. Stripes is taken in by Nolan Walsh (played by Bruce Greenwood), a former horse trainer who now runs a struggling farm with his daughter Channing (played by Hayden Panettiere).
Despite being a zebra, Stripes dreams of becoming a racehorse like the thoroughbreds that live on the neighboring farm owned by the snobbish Trenton’s (played by M. Emmet Walsh and Wendie Malick). With the help of his farmyard friends, including a retired racehorse named Tucker (voiced by Dustin Hoffman), a goat named Franny (voiced by Whoopi Goldberg), a pelican named Goose (voiced by Joe Pantoliano), and a rooster named Reggie (voiced by Jeff Foxworthy), Stripes begins training for the races.
In the climax of the film, Stripes enters the prestigious Kentucky Open and faces off against the Trenton’s champion racehorse, Sir Trenton’s Pride. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks, including sabotage from the Trenton’s, Stripes proves himself to be a true competitor and earns the respect of the racing community.
The film concludes with Stripes winning the race and fulfilling his dream of becoming a champion racehorse. With his victory, Stripes brings fame and fortune to Nolan’s farm, revitalizing the struggling business and cementing his place in the hearts of everyone who believed in him.
Overall, “Racing Stripes” is a heartwarming and inspirational family film that celebrates the power of friendship, perseverance, and following your dreams. With its lovable characters, exciting race sequences, and positive message, it offers an entertaining movie experience for audiences of all ages.