Twenty-nine year old Alexander Kinloch is an unusual chap. With a
fervor for the bagpipes and a talent for painting "the passions of golf
... the conflict within the self," he's not what you'd expect as the
fourth son of a Scottish earl. When his ailing stepfather seeks
Alexander's help in reviving his bankrupt brewery, Alexander
begrudgingly leaves his secluded highland cabin and enters a "race" to
save his family's honor. The King Alfred Gold Cup, a two mile
steeplechase that exemplifies the pride of the brewery, is his
challenge, and his assignment is to secure the cup trophy, a valuable
medieval chalice. As he emerges from his life as a near recluse,
Alexander begins to understand the benefits and the costs of becoming a
hero.