‘Secretariat’ premiere

John Malkovich plays trainer Lucien Laurin in the Disney film.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

‘Secretariat’ star Amanda Michalka, who plays Kate Tweedy in the film, reaches out to pet a horse on the red carpet.  (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

“Entourage’s” Kevin Connolly plays Bill Nack in the film.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Jon Voight horses around in front of the El Capitan Theatre.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Dancing with the Stars” pro Chelsie Hightower and her guest cut a rug on the red carpet.  (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)

James Cromwell, who plays horse racing executive Ogden Phipps in the film, poses with a guest.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Real-life racehorse owner Penny Chenery, portrayed by Lane in the film, arrives at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.  (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)

Carissa Capobianco poses on the red carpet.  (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)

Dylan Baker poses with daughter Willa at the premiere.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

Eric Lange arrives at the Hollywood theater.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

Nestor Serrano and his wife, Debbie Ross, smile for the cameras.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

Actor Jacob Rhodes looking dapper in a green bow tie.  (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)

Actor Sean Michael Cunningham arrives on the scene.  (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Director Randall Williams did much of the filming in Kentucky and Louisiana.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

William Nack, journalist and the author of “Secretariat: The Making of a Champion.”  (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)

Jockey-turned-actor Otto Thorwarth enjoys a moment in the spotlight.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

Writer/producer Mike Rich hits the arrivals line.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

Steve Valentine gets goofy for the photographers.  (Mark Ralston / AFP/Getty Images)

Actor Keith Austin, left, and retired jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. arrive at the premiere.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Actress Serena Reeder steps out for “Secretariat’s” big night.  (Mark Ralston / AFP/Getty Images)

Actress Amy Yasbeck recently appeared in “Hot in Cleveland.”  (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images)