Central to this real-life narrative is Damien Oliver, a young jockey who experiences the devastating loss of his brother in a tragic racing accident, eerily similar to the fate that befell 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.