The ‘surreal’ true story behind uplifting film Dream Horse

Toni Collette and Owen Teale in Dream Horse (Warner Bros/PA)

The woman who raised a racehorse on her allotment in the Welsh Valleys and went on to win the Welsh Grand National has said it is “surreal” and “unbelievable” that her story has been made into a Hollywood movie.

Jan Vokes is played by Australian star Toni Collette, best known for roles in Hereditary and Muriel’s Wedding, in the new film Dream Horse.