Jasper helps a retired Southern racehorse, Hi Octane, win the Kentucky Derby by triggering the steed to run faster when playing his violin. The Hungarian inspired composition Gypsy Airs aka Zigeunerweisen Op. 20 by Pablo de Sarasate is featured. Voice: Sara Berner. Director: Duke Goldstone. Story: Webb Smith. Animator: Herbert Johnson. Music: Clarence Wheeler. Photography: John S. Abbott. Animation: Herbert Johnson. Sound: Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording. 35mm/8:46. Paramount Presents A George Pal Puppetoon in Technicolor. Originated and Produced by George Pal.
Jasper's Derby
Jasper is attending the Kentucky Derby and befriends an old racehorse. During the race, Jasper plays a violin solo that inspires the horse to win the race. The finale finds the horse enjoying the fruit of his victory - a mint-julep.
