Overview
At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver, a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident, hauntingly reflecting of the way their father died 27 years earlier. After suffering through a series of discouraging defeats, Damien teams with Irish trainer Dermot Weld, and triumphs at the 2002 Melbourne Cup in one of the most thrilling finales in sporting history.
Cast
Damien Oliver
Dermot Weld
Dave Phillips
Trish Oliver
Jason Oliver
Neil Pinner
Jenny
Lee Freedman
Claire
Damien's Mother - Pat
Jason McCartney
Frankie Dettori