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Luck

Luck
★ 6.7/10•2012•1h 0m•TV-MA•Drama
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Leave nothing to chance.

A drama set in the world of horse racing focusing on lives of owners, jockeys, trainers and gamblers who are all tied to the same horse track.

StatusCanceled
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 29, 2012

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE159m

Pilot

Out of prison after three years, 'Ace' Bernstein and his aide/chauffeur Gus Demitriou plot a purchase to reverse the sagging fortunes of a famous racetrack. Four dissolute gamblers at the track pool their meager resources to make a Pick Six bet that could be worth millions. Grizzled trainer Walter Smith sees classic potential in an untested thoroughbred.

Jan 29, 2012

Episode 2 - Ace Meets with a Potential InvestorE256m

Ace Meets with a Potential Investor

Ace meets with his parole officer and starts to line up potential investors as a public face for his next big venture. Meanwhile, Renzo stumbles into a risky proposition by making claim on a horse trained by Escalante; Jerry takes a beating at a high-stakes poker table; and Walter finds a seasoned jockey for his prized thoroughbred, much to Rosie's dismay.

Feb 5, 2012

Episode 3 - Ace Meets with a Talented Whiz KidE352m

Ace Meets with a Talented Whiz Kid

Jerry pursues a deal to buy the horse that Renzo lost to Mulligan while also talking to Escalante about training it. Meanwhile, Walter mulls a change in jockeys after Gettin' Up Morning's first race ends badly; and Ace gives a young whiz kid the opportunity of a lifetime.

Feb 12, 2012

Episode 4 - Ace Meets with a ColleagueE451m

Ace Meets with a Colleague

Ace meets with Claire about a charitable endeavor for prisoners, and discusses his new venture with an old partner. Meanwhile, Jerry’s gambling nemesis lures him into a dangerous game that may require an intervention by his racetrack buddies; and Walter turns to Rosie to be his new jockey.

Feb 19, 2012

Episode 5 - Ace Forces Escalante to Swap JockeysE547m

Ace Forces Escalante to Swap Jockeys

Ace takes the reins when Escalante surprises Gus with his decision to race Pint of Plain with an inexperienced jockey in the horse's debut. Meanwhile, Marcus delves into the meaning of his friendship with Jerry; and Claire accompanies Ace to the track after accepting his very generous donation.

Feb 26, 2012

Episode 6 - Ace Pitches a DealE652m

Ace Pitches a Deal

Ace meets with a track owner and his parole officer, but sends Nathan Israel to discuss business with his fellow investors, who scheme to stay one step ahead of their new partner. Meanwhile, an earthquake has a curious effect on Joey's state of mind; and Leon and Rosie find their racing skills questioned by higher authorities.

Mar 4, 2012

Episode 7 - Ace and Claire Tour a Horse FarmE752m

Ace and Claire Tour a Horse Farm

Ace has a relaxing visit to the prison-outreach retirement farm for horses, but Nathan Israel has a rougher time trying to persuade Ace's new partners of his boss' sincerity. Meanwhile, Walter discusses Gettin' Up Morning's ownership with a lawyer and decides on his next rider; Jerry teams up with a card dealer to play their way into a poker tournament; Lonnie makes a solo claim on another horse; and Rosie asks Joey for representation.

Mar 11, 2012

Episode 8 - Ace Counters Smythe's Move with His OwnE848m

Ace Counters Smythe's Move with His Own

Ace reacts decisively to a new wrinkle in the racetrack deal, but it's probably not a move that Smythe will take lying down. Meanwhile, Walter tries to concentrate on the historic Western Derby, in which his horse will go head-to-head with Gus'; Rosie's good news isn't so great for Leon; and Jo is injured in a stable accident.

Mar 18, 2012

Episode 9 - Two Prized Colts Go Head-to-HeadE967m

Two Prized Colts Go Head-to-Head

Gus does everything in his power to protect Ace, and later they watch as their star mount races against Walter's prized horse; while worrying about Jo's recovery, Escalante prepares his horses for their races; Renzo's mother comes for a visit.

Mar 25, 2012

Actors

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Chester Bernstein

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Gus Demitriou

John Ortiz

John Ortiz

Turo Escalante

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Joey Rathburn

Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy

Jo

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Walter Smith

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Marcus

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

Lonnie

Ritchie Coster

Ritchie Coster

Renzo

Jason Gedrick

Jason Gedrick

Jerry

Kerry Condon

Kerry Condon

Rosie

Gary L. Stevens

Ronnie Jenkins

Tom Payne

Tom Payne

Leon Micheaux

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Claire Lachay

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Michael

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Isadore Cohen

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