
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.

Damien Oliver

Dermot Weld

Dave Phillips

Trish Oliver

Jason Oliver

Neil Pinner

Jenny

Lee Freedman

Claire
Damien's Mother - Pat

Jason McCartney

Frankie Dettori

Bart Cummings

Saeed Bin Suroor

Pat Smullen
Niall Phillips

Michael Smurfit

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Young Pat Oliver

Ray Oliver

Angela

George Hanlon

Vern

Kerrin McEvoy

Grandfather at Football

Corey Brown

Chief Steward

Perth Nurse
Irish Journalist
Shearer Bookie
Damien's Grandmother
Damien 3 years old

Grandson at Football

Jim Sheridan

John Oxx

Lady Clague

Irish Journalist
Perth Race Official

Belmont Starter

Perth ER Doctor
Perth Paramedic
Perth Hospital Physician
Ray Oliver's Doctor
Betty
Punter #1
Punter #2
Miner #1
Shearer #1
Shearer #2
French Commentator
ABC Media at Airport / Randwick Race Caller
Football Commentator #1

Football Commentator #2
Nine Network Newsreader
Network Ten Newsreader

Seven Network Flemington TV Announcer

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Executive Producer
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