The Cup

Central to this true narrative is Damien Oliver, a young jockey who experiences the devastating loss of his sole brother in a tragic racing mishap, eerily mirroring the fate of their father 27 years prior. Enduring a string of disheartening losses, Damien partners with Irish trainer Dermot Weld and achieves victory at the 2002 Melbourne Cup, delivering one of the most exhilarating conclusions in the annals of sports.