Luck (2012–2012)
Plot
A provocative look at the worlds of horseracing and gambling, told through a diverse group of characters surrounding a California racetrack. The series centers on an intuitive tough guy named Chester "Ace" Bernstein, who has always been involved with gambling, from bookmaking and money laundering to casino operations. Recently released from prison after three years, he teams with Gus Economou, his longtime chauffeur and muscle, to craft a complex plan involving the Santa Anita Racetrack in California. As they plot out Ace's strategy, the pair recruits Turo Escalante, a successful trainer with a sordid reputation. In the meantime, an old trainer nurtures a possible breakthrough thoroughbred, while a ragtag group of four racetrack groupies band together to try to catch lightning in a bottle – as winners of an elusive Pick Six bet.
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- 01
PilotOut 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. - 02
Ace Meets with a Potential InvestorAce 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. - 03
Ace Meets with a Talented Whiz KidJerry 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.
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Season01
- S01E01Season's bestPilotJanuary 29, 2012Out of prison after three years, 'Ace' Bernstein and his aide/chauffeur Gus Demitriou plot a purchase to reverse the sagging fortunes of a f
- S01E02Ace Meets with a Potential InvestorFebruary 5, 2012Ace meets with his parole officer and starts to line up potential investors as a public face for his next big venture. Meanwhile, Renzo stum
- S01E03Ace Meets with a Talented Whiz KidFebruary 12, 2012Jerry pursues a deal to buy the horse that Renzo lost to Mulligan while also talking to Escalante about training it. Meanwhile, Walter mulls
- S01E04
Ace Meets with a ColleagueFebruary 19, 2012Ace meets with Claire about a charitable endeavor for prisoners, and discusses his new venture with an old partner. Meanwhile, Jerry’s gambl - S01E05
Ace Forces Escalante to Swap JockeysFebruary 26, 2012Ace takes the reins when Escalante surprises Gus with his decision to race Pint of Plain with an inexperienced jockey in the horse's debut. - S01E06
Ace Pitches a DealMarch 4, 2012Ace meets with a track owner and his parole officer, but sends Nathan Israel to discuss business with his fellow investors, who scheme to st - S01E07
Ace and Claire Tour a Horse FarmMarch 11, 2012Ace has a relaxing visit to the prison-outreach retirement farm for horses, but Nathan Israel has a rougher time trying to persuade Ace's ne - S01E08
Ace Counters Smythe's Move with His OwnMarch 18, 2012Ace reacts decisively to a new wrinkle in the racetrack deal, but it's probably not a move that Smythe will take lying down. Meanwhile, Walt - S01E09
Two Prized Colts Go Head-to-HeadMarch 25, 2012Gus does everything in his power to protect Ace, and later they watch as their star mount races against Walter's prized horse; while worryin
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