Close Call

In this engaging tale, Jack Doyle, a former amateur boxer and unsuccessful advertising executive, returns to the world of thoroughbred horse racing as the publicity director for Monee Park, a struggling Chicago track owned by heiress Celia McCann. With McCann's determination to preserve the track until a new law permits video slot machines, she faces challenges from her cousin Niall Hanratty, who wants to sell the property. As tensions rise, Jack becomes an unexpected champion for Celia's cause, navigating the complexities of loyalty and ambition in the racing world.