Born into a legendary racing family, Damien Oliver's passion for racing was ignited by his father's tragic death in a racing accident when he was young. With his brother Jason, they followed in their father's footsteps, but tragedy struck again when Jason fell while racing in Perth and succumbed to his injuries. Grief-stricken, Damien considered quitting racing, but with the support of his family and trainer Dermot Weld, he found solace in competing in the prestigious Melbourne Cup.
The Cup
The true story of the 2002 Melbourne Cup horse race, a powerful tale of brotherly love and human triumph.
