Synopsis:
From acclaimed director Michael Mann and creator David Milch, this new HBO Original Series starring Dustin Hoffman takes a provocative look at the world of horse racing – the owners, gamblers, jockeys and diverse gaming industry players. Out of prison after three years, “Ace” Bernstein and his aide/chauffeur Gus Demitriou, who’s a front for his boss’ race-horse investments, plot a purchase to reverse the sagging fortunes of a famous racetrack. Meanwhile, four dissolute gamblers at the track – Jerry, Marcus, Renzo and Lonnie – pool their meager resources to make a Pick Six bet that could be worth millions. A key to their fortunes is a long-shot horse trained by Turo Escalante, a self-made success story with loads of talent and few scruples, who’s also training Gus/Ace’s colt. Walter Smith, another more grizzled trainer, sees classic potential in an untested thoroughbred with impressive bloodlines.