One immigrant panned for gold. His daughter dreamed of an Olympic medal. Winning the Melbourne Cup was every man’s fantasy—great expectations, all. Who was to say it wouldn’t happen?
It was a long way from fantasy to Flemington, but Bing McKeon never doubted that this is where his journey would end. His mortal enemy Peter Papadopoulos, vowed to get there before him. It is a journey filled with tears, triumph, terror and trepidation.