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Fanciful fiction mixes with actual events in "The Story of Seabiscuit" (1949), a lively biodrama of the famed racehorse. Shirley Temple stars as the niece of a charismatic horse trainer who falls in love with a young jockey. Against her wishes, the jockey is persuaded by her uncle to ride Seabiscuit and become a champion. Barry Fitzgerald, Lon McCallister also star. Two-disc set also includes "National Velvet" and "Black Beauty" (1994). 5 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; featurette; theatrical trailers.