• 5 months ago
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00:00Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy.
00:06Two in Los Angeles.
00:13The other in San Francisco.
00:16And they were each assigned very hazardous duties.
00:22But I took them away from all that.
00:25And now they work for me.
00:27My name is Charlie.
01:27Dad? You better gill that stallion.
01:45Yeah, he's acting kind of stuttish, isn't he?
01:53Valerie!
01:54Mr. Gillis!
01:55I thought you were still at Wellesley.
01:57I am. Just visiting Dad during the semester break.
02:00Les, how did an old racetrack bum like you ever father anything so elegant?
02:06Well, like you always said, Mr. Gillis. Class tells.
02:10Oh, I can't deny that.
02:15Must be something in the air.
02:17Now Perdition's acting up.
02:19Dad, are you still training Perdition?
02:22Yeah. He's been up at Golden Gate.
02:24Doing any good?
02:25Nah. He still came in last.
02:27I gotta check in some feed. I'll see you later.
02:30Yeah.
02:31Dad, if I get up at this ungodly hour, I deserve to be fed.
02:36I'm sorry, honey.
02:38Here, get the car. We'll grab some breakfast.
02:40Great. Nice seeing you, Mr. Gillis.
02:42You too, honey.
02:47See you later.
02:55Trying for another heart attack, eh, Gates?
03:01Morning.
03:02Top of the morning, sir.
03:25Is there something the matter, Mr. Farrar?
03:31There just might be. I think I'll have a word with that.
03:47Put him in with a stallion and make it look like an accident.
03:49Come on, Paco. Give me a hand.
03:54A hand?
04:19Oh, God.
04:21Oh, God, stop!
04:25Oh, God.
04:29We're all deeply sorry about your father, Miss Farrar.
04:33Can you tell us why you think his death wasn't an accident?
04:37My dad knew horses.
04:40He wouldn't have put himself in jeopardy by getting too close to that stallion.
04:43Stallions are sometimes very unpredictable.
04:46I know that. And Dad knew that.
04:50He wouldn't have gone in the stall.
04:52What did your father do with the track?
04:54He bet the horses.
04:56Excuse me?
04:57Your father made his living betting horses?
05:00Yeah, he always has.
05:02He used to say he stole his system from Dr. Doolittle.
05:06What's that?
05:07He talked with the horses.
05:11He really loved them.
05:14And understood them.
05:17Do you remember anything unusual happening that morning?
05:20I mean, something out of the ordinary?
05:23No.
05:25Except besides the stallion, one of the colts was acting up.
05:29Perdition, I think, was his name.
05:32Dad happened to notice it.
05:35He seemed very puzzled by it.
05:39Really, there's no use going on with this.
05:43I know my father was murdered, but it seems that nobody believes me.
05:48Why should I expect you to?
05:50I'm sorry if we gave you that impression.
05:53From what you've told us, I think your father's death does deserve investigation.
05:58I suggest you go back to school as you planned.
06:01But first, you and Sabrina might go through your father's things.
06:04See if you can find any leads.
06:06Okay?
06:07Okay.
06:12What do you suppose is in this one?
06:14Oh, that's Dad's private file.
06:16He made elaborate notes on every mark and characteristic of every horse on the circuit.
06:20Well, he did, didn't he?
06:22The official stud book should be so thorough.
06:25You can take it if you like.
06:27Okay.
06:28All right, I'd probably better.
06:32This was the stuff that was on Dad.
06:35The police brought it.
06:37Let's see what's in here.
06:40Who's the letter from?
06:41Me.
06:42Me.
06:44What is white, S-P-T, L-L-C-H-K?
06:48Oh, I think that means white spot, lower left cheek.
06:53I sent this over a month ago.
06:59Oh, and Charlie's right.
07:03I have to go back to school.
07:07Dad would have wanted it.
07:09Yeah?
07:11And I have to look for a horse with a white spot on its left cheek.
07:21Pretty, huh?
07:25Sabrina Duncan?
07:26Oh, yeah, that's me.
07:27I hear you're looking for me.
07:29You must be Mr. Roper.
07:30Right.
07:31This is Kelly Garrett.
07:32Hello.
07:33Hello.
07:34Heard you need a good exerciser.
07:35Well, you heard wrong.
07:36Oh, no, I got it from a very reliable source, guy up at the coffee shop.
07:39I got all the exercise boys I need right now.
07:42Hey, you know, if you discriminate against me because I'm a woman, it's against the law.
07:46Why do you want to be an exercise boy?
07:49I don't want to be an exercise boy.
07:51I want to be a jockey.
07:53Wait a minute, wait a minute.
07:55I'll start out as an exercise boy and I'll win your confidence.
08:01Okay.
08:02Okay, let's see what you can do.
08:04Come on.
08:06All right.
08:21Remember, don't press.
08:22Let the horse pace himself.
08:24Sure.
08:36She seems to have the feel of the horse.
08:39He admitted reluctantly.
08:49That?
08:50Your new boy makes that horse look very good.
08:53That new boy is a female.
08:55Oh?
08:56Rides well for a girl.
08:57Rides well, period.
08:59He said happily surprised.
09:01Oh, Garrett.
09:02Mr. Gillis.
09:03How do you do?
09:04Excuse me.
09:05Work calls.
09:06Do you rate everything to gender, Mr. Gillis?
09:08No, I don't.
09:10It's an involuntary verbal tick.
09:13Activated by the desire to make a good impression.
09:17I've never seen you around here before.
09:18You an owner?
09:19Oh, no.
09:20I'm here visiting my friend Valerie Ferrer.
09:22Unfortunately, there was a death in the factory.
09:25Oh, I see.
09:26I'm sorry.
09:27I'm here visiting my friend Valerie Ferrer.
09:29Unfortunately, there was a death in the family.
09:32Her father was killed by a horse.
09:33I know.
09:34The incident with the stallion.
09:36Oh, you were here?
09:37Yes.
09:38Mr. Gillis, I'm a magazine writer,
09:40and I intended to do a piece on Valerie's father.
09:43You know, horses and horse people.
09:44Well, perhaps I could help.
09:46Well, I was hoping you'd offer.
09:48Did you know Valerie's father?
09:50Well, slightly.
09:52He was one of those dreary characters
09:54was always hanging around racetracks.
09:56More interested in making a quick profit
09:58than improving the breed.
10:00Do you have any idea why Mr. Ferrer went in the stall?
10:03I'm afraid not.
10:04I have to speak to the racing secretary for a moment.
10:07Perhaps we could continue this over breakfast.
10:10Well, if you have time.
10:12I do.
10:13And even if I didn't, I'd make time.
10:16Okay.
10:18Let me give you a hand.
10:20Thank you.
10:21My name's Ryan.
10:22Kevin Ryan.
10:23Sabrina Duncan.
10:24Sabrina?
10:25It has a ring to it.
10:27Tell me, Sabrina, why would a fine lady such as yourself
10:29be wanting to exercise racehorses?
10:32Well, I'm working up to becoming a jockey.
10:35How about you?
10:36Oh, I'll be owning my own stable someday.
10:38At least that's why I come to this land of opportunity.
10:41Do I detect a note of discontent?
10:43No.
10:44In Ireland, I was a man of respect.
10:46Here, horses are a rich man's sport.
10:50With old money or connections, a real horseman has no chance.
10:54But I'll be owning my own stable, yes,
10:56and I'll make you a lady jockey.
10:59I'll say it to that, Sabrina Duncan.
11:01Well, the luck of the Irish will be with you, Kevin Ryan.
11:05Tell me something.
11:06Which one's the horse that killed the guy?
11:08Oh, the honors took the horse.
11:10Tell me something.
11:11Which one's the horse that killed the guy?
11:13Oh, the honors took him home.
11:15Was he really a killer?
11:17Aye, they could all be killers.
11:19Big, powerful beasts they are.
11:21You have to know how to handle them.
11:23Did he have a white spot on his left cheek?
11:30Uh, he had no cheek marks.
11:32Did you know the man who was killed?
11:36Well, sort of.
11:37He was a friend of Mr. Alper's.
11:40A real regular at the rail.
11:42Name of Les Farrar.
11:45Nice fellow.
11:46I heard he was.
11:48It's awful.
11:49Take care of that for me.
11:50It was a pleasure.
11:51Thank you very much.
11:52Nice to talk to you.
11:59I don't like the sound of that.
12:01White marking on the lower left cheek.
12:04But she was talking about the stallion.
12:06It's a right marking.
12:09It's a long horse.
12:11And I still don't like it.
12:14It was a strange coincidence, perhaps.
12:16But we'd best find the truth.
12:18Either she's here to learn or to poke into our business.
12:22Maybe I'd better find out if the pretty lady jockey
12:24is really serious about her riding, eh?
12:33Thank you.
12:36All right.
12:37Now, remember, Sabrina, you're being clocked.
12:39So get all you can out of it.
12:40Yes, sir.
12:45Ready, Mr. Ryan?
12:46I think so, Mr. Ryan.
12:54There's Sabrina.
13:07Here they go.
13:19Ozzie, he's crowding her.
13:36Oh.
13:42What's the matter with you?
13:45You got a lot to learn, love, but you'll make it.
13:47Yeah, well, you do that again and you won't.
14:07Oh.
14:20Well, I, uh, I thought you'd enjoy
14:22watching the workouts from up here.
14:24Well, it's great, but, uh,
14:26from the looks of it, this place isn't even open yet.
14:28The chef came in especially to make brunch for us.
14:31There's a fever.
14:32You're kidding.
14:33Oh, I never kid about a chivalrous gesture.
14:36Well, my compliments to the chef
14:39and the gentleman the chef does favors for.
14:41Thank you.
14:42Must be fabulous to be born into a dynasty.
14:46What's the expression?
14:47To the manner born?
14:50Why are you laughing?
14:52No, no.
14:53My father was a thick-handed stable boy.
14:55A lucky break got him started
14:56and he pollied it into a fortune.
14:58I'm to the money born, not the manner.
15:02You must be very proud of your father,
15:04a self-made man and all.
15:06Well, he made the fortune,
15:07but he didn't make much of himself.
15:09And all we ever had in common was the money.
15:12You know,
15:14I remember how his fingernails were always dirty.
15:18And to the day he died,
15:19he never understood why it bothered me.
15:22Never understood that.
15:25You know, Kelly,
15:27there's a feeling about racing
15:31that men like my father never understand.
15:33Oh, I know they work off it
15:35and they live at it,
15:37but without ever sensing
15:41its grace and elegance.
15:43You know what I mean?
15:46But they know horses
15:47and probably love them.
15:49Oh, they manufacture horses
15:52and merchandise them.
15:55What is it?
15:56I was just looking at that lady exercise boy.
16:01Is she in trouble?
16:03On perdition?
16:05Not likely.
16:07A little fractious prancer
16:09is about as lively as he ever gets.
16:16Come on, breakfast.
16:30Come on.
16:58Thank you.
16:59Well, he wants to run.
17:01I think he's a winner.
17:02No, no, he's got all emotions,
17:04but unfortunately he just does not have the heart.
17:06Gosh, I found that hard to believe.
17:08Then I'll believe it for both of us.
17:16Where you been?
17:17You're supposed to be here to work perdition.
17:19So?
17:20So, the girl worked him.
17:23Gates, you mustn't get in such a dither.
17:25Remember your weak ticker.
17:27It's my future you're fooling around with.
17:29From now on, you be here.
17:31You work that horse.
17:33You understand?
17:44Come on, bucko.
17:46Hiya.
17:47You and perdition look great out there.
17:49Gosh, I love him,
17:50but I seem to be the only one who does.
17:52What do you mean?
17:53Well, Roper says he hasn't got any heart.
17:55It's like we're talking about two different horses.
17:58Wait a minute.
18:00What did I just say?
18:02Huh?
18:03Well, uh, isn't there such a thing
18:06as switching horses and horses and horses?
18:09Yeah.
18:10Well, that's what I thought.
18:12Isn't there such a thing
18:14as switching horses in races?
18:16Well, yeah, but, I mean, not very likely today.
18:18The racing commission watches those things very carefully.
18:21Well, hang on just a minute now.
18:22Valerie said that the morning her father was killed,
18:24he noticed something odd about perdition,
18:26something about the way he was behaving.
18:27And then he wrote down that thing on the piece of paper
18:29about the white spot on the left cheek.
18:31Did perdition have that marking?
18:33No.
18:35Maybe he should have.
18:36Oh, I see your point.
18:38Okay.
18:39I'll have Charlie do a computer readout on perdition.
18:41All the paperwork, his breeding, his age, et cetera.
18:44Yeah, while you're at it,
18:45why don't you see if Gates and Ryan
18:46figure into perdition's background, huh?
18:48Yeah, well, that might take some time.
18:50Uh, well, then, let's, uh, let's speed it up.
18:52Why don't you try to buy perdition?
18:53Well, that could prove interesting.
18:55Uh, are you ready for the coffee? I promised you.
18:57Yes, I am.
18:58Mr. Gates, uh, these people, uh, need some information.
19:00I'm not able to give them.
19:01Maybe you could help them.
19:02Uh, very nice to meet you.
19:03Yes, same here.
19:04Nice meeting you. Bye-bye.
19:05Bye-bye.
19:06Howdy.
19:07Mr. Gates.
19:08Uh, my name is Bosley.
19:09Uh, this is Miss Monroe.
19:11Uh, we're buyers in from Arizona.
19:13What can I do for you?
19:14Uh, well, that, uh, the colt.
19:16Uh, the one that the, uh, girl was working out, uh, perdition.
19:19Perdition.
19:20He's a dog.
19:22Oh, well, he didn't work out like a dog.
19:24Well, he's a morning glory.
19:26Works out fast, and then he runs slow.
19:29His record's terrible.
19:31Good.
19:32Then maybe we can get him cheap.
19:34Get him?
19:36I think my client would go about $10,000.
19:40You mean buy him?
19:42Or claim him.
19:43As a matter of fact, my people will, I'm sure, go, uh, $12,000.
19:46Wait a minute, folks.
19:47This is dog meat you're talking about.
19:50Then I would think the owners would be pleased to get a firm offer.
19:54Well, I don't know.
19:56Can I talk to them?
19:58Well, you'll have to talk to the trainer.
20:00That's Thad Roper.
20:01Uh, the owners are out of town for a few days, I think they are.
20:05Yeah, I'm sure they're out of town.
20:08Well, listen, I got work to do.
20:12Yeah, thanks a lot.
20:15You know, around here, it's very hard to buy a bad horse.
20:20I noticed.
20:30You're staring at me.
20:33Hmm.
20:34I'm wondering.
20:35Oh, what are you wondering?
20:38If you'd be after me, Joe.
20:41Why, because I worked Perdition today?
20:44You know, I've been working him.
20:46Huh?
20:47Now, I don't mind if it's a lady jockey at the...
20:50But don't be using me as a stepping stone.
20:52Oh, no, no, no.
20:54I wouldn't do that.
20:56Why is Perdition so underrated?
20:59Hmm.
21:00So the darling kicked up his heels and ran like the wind for you, did he?
21:03He ran like a champ.
21:07Well, Sabrina, me love.
21:09Now, all horses have their up days and their down days.
21:12Oh, he's a will-o'-the-wisp.
21:14Huh.
21:15If you clocked him today and bet him tomorrow, you'd lose your short.
21:18Yeah, but if you clocked him yesterday and you bet him today.
21:22Huh.
21:25Thank you.
21:27Well, now, that's what makes a heart race, isn't it?
21:36Are you through, love?
21:38Thank you very much.
21:55Gates?
21:58What do you think you're doing?
22:00What does it look like I'm doing?
22:04Now, look, Bucko.
22:06We agree.
22:08You can't drink.
22:09Because when you drink, you get drunk.
22:11And when you get drunk, your mouth works too much and your ticker works too little.
22:15And that's a little bit too dicey for me taste.
22:17That girl wrote that call.
22:19She knows.
22:20I don't think so.
22:22I don't think so.
22:24That's stupid.
22:26Oh, look at you.
22:28You're patroneal.
22:29You're shaking in your boots over nothing.
22:31Those buyers from Arizona, they saw her write him.
22:35Now they want to buy him.
22:43If you want to be killing yourself, you wait till after the horse race.
22:52Okay.
23:14Okay.
23:16Get a gander.
23:17Five, seven, nine, seven.
23:19Got it?
23:20Yeah.
23:21Couldn't these tattoos be forged like the wrestlers used to do?
23:23Yeah, I guess they could.
23:24But I think the important thing is that white mark on the left cheek,
23:27which is definitely not there.
23:29Well, we'll check this number.
23:30Okay.
23:31See you later.
23:32Let me know, huh?
23:40Oh, oh.
23:47Okay, nosy lady jockey.
23:50Couldn't leave it alone.
24:21If Gates hadn't had that heart attack, I think he'd be dead now.
24:25Did he say anything when he came at you?
24:27He said something about lady jockey can't leave it alone,
24:30so I figured maybe he could have been talking about perdition.
24:33Indeed he could.
24:34Your hunch was right.
24:35Perdition is a twin.
24:37A twin, Charlie.
24:38Are you sure?
24:39Mm-hmm.
24:40The other foal was sold to a rancher in Mexico.
24:43Well, where does that lead us?
24:45Wait just a minute.
24:46I'll tell you.
24:47Well, where does that lead us?
24:49Wait just a minute.
24:50Now, when I had lunch with Ryan, I noticed his wallet.
24:52It could have been Mexican.
24:54Like maybe he just bought it in Mexico?
24:56Yeah, but you don't have to be in Mexico to buy a Mexican wallet.
24:59Unless you're there to pick up a horse.
25:01Uh-huh.
25:02A twin horse.
25:03Perdition's twin.
25:04Who does not have a white spot on his left cheek and who runs like a champ.
25:08You know it is possible.
25:09I mean, even the racing commission would have a hard time
25:12telling the difference if the horses were twins.
25:14I agree, Bosley.
25:15But before we tell the track stewards, we'll need proof.
25:18So let's find out when and how the switch was made.
25:22It better be soon because perdition is due to race day after tomorrow.
25:30Hi, Mr. Roper.
25:32Hello.
25:35Don't you have a workout?
25:36Oh, no, sir. I'm finished.
25:38Mr. Roper, you mind if I ask you a question?
25:41Go.
25:42I was wondering, um, what is it makes you so sure perdition's a dud?
25:46I'm his trainer.
25:50Whose idea was it to send him up north? The owner's?
25:52Well, Ryan suggested it and I agreed.
25:54We figured he'd run better and easier company.
25:57He didn't.
25:58Did you drive him up?
25:59No, I had Gates take him up.
26:01I guess I figured it'd be a wasted trip.
26:03Broken down horse and a drunk with a bad heart.
26:07Why do you ask?
26:09No reason. Just curious.
26:13Thanks. I have work to do.
26:15See you later.
26:29You're out.
26:30Chris, it's me. Gates drove perdition to Golden Gate on the inland route.
26:33Now, I found a receipt in Roper's books from Fred's cabins at Foreman's Cove.
26:37So Gates must have stayed there one night on his way back.
26:40Well, finding Fred's cabins at Foreman's Cove shouldn't be too difficult.
26:43But finding perdition, I don't know.
26:45That might not be easy.
26:47I mean, maybe they just destroyed the horse.
26:49No, no, no. I don't think so.
26:50Look, it's a good game. You run perdition and he loses.
26:52So the odds go against him.
26:53Then you run the ringer and you really pull it in.
26:56Sweet plan.
26:57I'll say.
26:58Good luck.
26:59Okay. Bye-bye.
27:01Well, let's try and find Fred's cabins.
27:11How far is it to Foreman's Cove?
27:13About 60 miles.
27:15Okay. Gates stayed there one night when he brought perdition back from San Francisco.
27:20Maybe he left perdition somewhere near Foreman's Cove.
27:23Make sense?
27:25Yeah. Makes sense.
27:27You don't say that with much enthusiasm.
27:30It makes sense. It's still a long shot.
27:33Yeah.
27:40Hi there.
27:52Two rooms or one?
27:54Well, actually, we need some information.
27:56TV's extra. No waterbeds.
27:59We're looking for a horse.
28:01I got no horses.
28:02Well, actually, we're looking for a man.
28:04Make up your mind. You're looking for a man or a horse?
28:07Okay. We're looking for a man with a horse.
28:10Stopped by here, oh, a couple of nights ago?
28:12Six days ago.
28:13Who's telling it? You or her?
28:15This man was maybe looking for a place to pasture this horse.
28:19No maybes about it.
28:20Say again?
28:21He was looking for a place to pasture his horse.
28:23Oh, did he find one?
28:25Why does he keep interrupting?
28:27Button up, Bosley. Did he find one?
28:29Nope.
28:30No.
28:31I found him one. Jeannie's place.
28:33Jeannie's place?
28:34Three miles up the road.
28:36She boards horses.
28:38Fred, you're a prince.
28:40Nice talking to you.
28:42It was a slice of heaven.
29:00Kevin, I need to tell you something,
29:02but I don't want you to tell anybody else, right?
29:05You have my word.
29:06I think Gates tried to kill me.
29:08What?
29:10I said I think Gates tried to kill me.
29:12He had been drinking, but I think he knew what he was doing.
29:15He said something about I wouldn't leave it alone.
29:18Did you tell this to the police?
29:20Well, before they can arrest him, the man is dead.
29:22Besides, I couldn't think of any reason that he wanted to hurt me. Could you?
29:28It was probably just the whiskey talking.
29:30I don't think so. I think it was something about perdition.
29:33Now, you know Gates never wanted me to exercise him.
29:35You must have noticed that.
29:37I can't say that I did, love.
29:40Now, old Gates was a sour sort,
29:42not to speak ill of the dead,
29:44but he had something eating at him,
29:47which would make him strange at times.
29:49Yeah, it was something about perdition.
29:54You keep coming back to the subject of that horse, love,
29:58and it's beginning to make me wonder.
30:01About what?
30:03About you, love.
30:19Hi. Hi.
30:21How about some coffee?
30:23Good choice. I just made some fresh.
30:25Ah. Yesterday.
30:27Oh, you must be Jeanie.
30:29You must be loving into me.
30:31Uh-huh. Well, Jeanie, we were talking to Fred down the road.
30:34That's hard to do.
30:36What? Talk to Fred.
30:38Oh, you noticed.
30:41Listen, Jeanie, we're looking for a racehorse.
30:43Fred don't keep no racehorses.
30:45Oh, no, I know. An employee of ours was supposed to pasture this racehorse for us.
30:49Yes, but unfortunately he died
30:51before he could tell us where he left it.
30:54Yes, and Fred had sent him here.
30:59Oh, I know. He was about that tall, a ruddy complexion,
31:02and not bad looking.
31:04Of course, not as good looking as you are.
31:06Uh, yeah, that's the guy.
31:08You say he passed on?
31:10Yes. A heart attack.
31:12Oh, what a pity.
31:14I thought he was going to come back at the end of the month.
31:17To pick up the racehorse?
31:19Mm-hmm. I would have liked to have seen him again.
31:21Oh, that is sad.
31:23Well, win some, lose some.
31:25Is the cold here now?
31:27It's not hot there. Go help yourself.
31:29Thanks.
31:31There you go.
31:41Bingo.
31:44Perdition, the real arty.
31:47What time is it?
31:49Uh, 3.15.
31:51And what time does the fifth race go off?
31:53I told you, 4 o'clock.
31:55What are we going to do with Perdition now that we've got him?
31:58We'll talk that over with Charlie when we get to the office.
32:01Okay.
32:23I told you never to contact me except by telephone to my ranch.
32:27Now, this had better be important.
32:29It could be.
32:31I thought it better not to be keeping it to myself but to let you know.
32:35You would be the judge.
32:37Get to it, boy. What the hell is it?
32:39The name's Ryan.
32:42Mr. Kevin Ryan.
32:46All right, Mr. Ryan.
32:48But that doesn't remove the odor of the stable.
32:52Now, you just tell me why you got me here.
32:55That exercise girl, Sabrina?
32:57She's been asking questions about Perdition.
33:00Like she's knowing more than she should.
33:02She also told me Gates tried to kill her.
33:06Kill her? When?
33:09He was trying when he died.
33:11He saw her with Perdition and he went after her.
33:13Do you know what you told her?
33:16I don't know.
33:19But I know she's been asking about the horse and what I might know about him.
33:23No curious girl is gonna throw a wrench in things now.
33:27Not after I've gone this far.
33:31And I think you should know.
33:33The young lady you're seeing, that Kelly Garrett?
33:37She was with Sabrina the first day.
33:39What the hell are you talking about? The exercise girl and Miss Garrett?
33:42Highly unlikely. Miss Garrett is a lovely, refined lady.
33:45And if they were together, it was just a coincidence.
33:49Kevin.
33:53Don't let that girl foul us up.
33:56If you can't handle it, let me know.
34:01Before you go, I'd be having a personal word with you.
34:07You're no better than I am.
34:10And don't be forgetting I know the truth of you.
34:14You're all words and fancy dress.
34:17Now that you've mismanaged that breeding ranch of yours into bankruptcy,
34:20there's nothing left inside to sustain you.
34:24Man to man, you never were me.
34:31We got a long way to go together.
34:35We'd better make the best of it.
34:40The exercise girl, Sabrina.
34:45If you have to, kill her.
34:51All right.
34:52We agree that Perdition's trainer, Thad Roper, is probably not involved.
34:57So where does that leave us?
34:58Ordinarily, I'd go directly to the officials.
35:01But in this case, we have nothing to offer except Perdition and a dead witness.
35:06We still don't know who killed Les Farrar.
35:08Or how many are involved in the murder.
35:11I don't know.
35:12But I do know one thing for sure.
35:14Except Perdition and a dead witness.
35:17We still don't know who killed Les Farrar.
35:19Or how many are involved in the whole scheme.
35:22The officials could only disqualify Perdition's twin and launch an investigation.
35:27Well, I'm afraid that could drive the guilty underground and they'd never be found.
35:32I agree, Charlie.
35:33As a matter of fact, I think we would do the race track, the racing commission and the public a great service if the real Perdition ran in that race.
35:40In that way, then the race should be legal and maybe we'll get a chance to find out who's calling the shots.
35:44Right. We just watch out for anyone who starts putting big money on Perdition.
35:48Well, partner, it looks like we do some fancy horse trading.
35:51Or is it horse switching?
36:10Get out of the way!
36:17I was right. It's cooking.
36:18Change of place, misty babe.
36:20Get your high speed social and ladies on.
36:27As they head into the next race, I was right.
36:30My trick is cooking high heat.
36:34Get on, misty babe. High speed social.
36:38Follow my lead, sir.
36:41Phew!
36:43We did it.
36:44Well, we undid it.
36:51Come on, let's get to the track.
37:05Green up.
37:10As soon as you get Perdition to the paddock, you can have the rest of the day off.
37:13Okay.
37:16He's really looking good today, isn't he?
37:19Indeed he is.
37:20Yeah.
37:21Too bad he can't run like he looks.
37:25Well, see you later, huh?
37:29Here comes Ruthie's cooking on the outside.
37:31It's apples fried by a thick Ruthie's cooking by a lake.
37:34And misty babe and it's Ruthie's cooking across the ice cream.
37:39Pop, I can't believe I won.
37:41Seems you're a good handicapper.
37:43Not really.
37:44No?
37:45No.
37:46The only reason I met Ruthie's cooking is because I once had a friend named Ruth Cook.
37:51Well, whatever works.
37:53I'm going to get some ice cream.
37:56Well, whatever works.
37:58Oh, look at those odds.
38:00Ten to one.
38:01How much will I collect?
38:02Yeah, let me see.
38:06One hundred and ten dollars.
38:08Well, where are you going to take us tonight, big winner?
38:11You name it, you stake me.
38:15Wait a minute.
38:17Ladies and gentlemen, betting for the fifth race.
38:20A determining event for three-year-olds at a distance of a mile and five-eighths.
38:24We'll begin in one minute.
38:26Ladies and gentlemen, again, let me direct your attention to our newly installed computer-operated TV monitors.
38:32Five hundred.
38:34On number six.
38:36Five hundred to win on number six.
38:42Thanks.
38:46Thanks.
38:52Any old friends in the 50s like to bet?
38:55This is the race that Roper's cult tradition is in.
38:58Number six.
39:00Cecil R. has possibilities.
39:02Cecil R., huh?
39:04Well, if he's an old boyfriend, I'm warning you, I've got very jealous bones in my body.
39:09The fifth race is an exactor wagering event.
39:12Probable exactor purses are seen on our TV monitors.
39:17Ladies and gentlemen, bet early. Don't be shut out.
39:23Ladies and gentlemen, post time for the fifth race is five minutes.
39:29What did you think about us until I come back?
39:41Charlie got us a backup.
39:43Charlie got us a backup.
39:45Do you see the two guys at the bar?
39:47They're detectives.
39:49So if you see anybody putting any heavy money down on perdition, just let them know.
39:53Chris and I are gonna go down to the pay windows. Maybe we'll get an indication down there.
40:14Hey.
40:24Post time for the fifth race is four minutes.
40:33Now why do you suppose Mr. Gillis is waiting in there?
40:36Oh, looks like he's waiting till just before the windows close.
40:44All right.
40:49Make a bet.
40:51So?
40:52So, don't you see?
40:54Maybe you're smart and you want to make a big bet on a long shot.
40:59You wait till the last minute so as that you won't lower the odds noticeably and tip the crown.
41:06Carter Gillis.
41:08Ladies and gentlemen, the sources are approaching the gate. The start of the fifth race.
41:14There is still time to place wager on the fifth race.
41:19Final odds are visible on our new TV monitors. You still have time to bet.
41:26The horses are at the gate for the fifth race.
41:44Did you see that, Bosley? He bet a fortune.
41:46All on number six, perdition.
41:51Sorry I've been so long. Here's your $110.
41:54Cool.
41:56Since I'm not betting this race, I'll root for your horse. His name wasn't Cecil R. I hope.
42:01Jasper Glute has broken through the gate. There will be a slight delay.
42:14For a man who knows all about horses, aren't you taking a chance on a long shot like perdition?
42:20A strong hunch, inspired by you.
42:24When I saw you standing by the rail that first morning, a line from Othello came into my head.
42:29Excellent, rich. Perdition, catch my soul.
42:34But I do love thee.
42:35Flag is up.
42:37Bosley, I think I'm going to check with Sabrina. Maybe she's seen some heavy betters on perdition.
42:41Okay.
43:06Jasper Glute, second by two and a half lengths. None of the third by a length and a half.
43:09With twice Johnny moving up, then Cecil R. Perdition on Tuesday morning.
43:12As they enter the stretch for the first time, it's Coco Dream, first by a length.
43:16Jasper Glute, second by two and a half lengths. None of the third by a length and a half.
43:20Might and bright, twice Johnny. Tuesday morning, Cecil R. And perdition.
43:23Far back, past the stand for the first time, it's Coco Dream by a length and a quarter.
43:28Jasper Glute, second by two lengths. None of the third by a length.
43:31Followed by twice Johnny. Might and bright, Tuesday morning.
43:34Cecil R. And far back, it's perdition. Tuesday morning, he's making a move as they approach the turn.
43:39It's Coco Dream, first by a length. Jasper Glute, second by two and a half lengths.
43:43Tuesday morning, moves into third place by a length. None of the, twice Johnny.
43:47Might and bright, Cecil R. And perdition, Jasper Glute makes a move on Coco Dream.
43:51As they come out of the turn, they're stringing out. Jasper Glute and Coco Dream fighting for the lead.
43:56Tuesday morning, twice Johnny. None of the, might and bright, Cecil R. And far back, perdition.
44:01Into the stretch, it's Coco Dream and Jasper Glute. Jasper Glute...
44:12Well now, what might you be doing with a gun, Sabrina?
44:17Well, the game's over, Kevin, and it looks like you lose.
44:21And how do you know I was even playing?
44:24I know you have a pocket full of tickets on perdition.
44:27And the horse that's up there running's losing.
44:30Because it really is perdition.
44:32Ladies and gentlemen, please hold your ticket until the results are declared official.
44:38Well, it seems...
44:43Like you've got it all figured out, Sabrina.
45:00Ah!
45:08And what's the game now, Sabrina Midler?
45:11Hold it!
45:13Hold it!
45:25The hunt was right about you all along.
45:28But those pretty brown eyes got in the way.
45:33I'd better go.
45:44That was the real perdition.
45:53There are two detectives over there at the bar.
45:56Please, you have to understand why I did it.
46:01I didn't do it.
46:03I didn't do it.
46:05I didn't do it.
46:07I didn't do it.
46:09Please, you have to understand why I did it.
46:14It takes a great deal of money to live the way I have always lived.
46:18The only way I know how to live.
46:21Well, Kelly, how did they find out?
46:25A little white spot that nobody saw except Les Ferrer.
46:30That dreary character that hung around racetracks.
46:35He left a note.
46:38It was your ten dollars.
46:53Mr. Gillis!
46:58Keep the change.
47:08The End
47:17Congratulations, angels. You've chalked up another one in fine style.
47:21Now, before you're briefed on the new assignment by Bosley...
47:25Oh, I'm ready. What's the question?
47:28I was saying I'd like to offer a word of caution.
47:31Playing the ponies, as they say, is an intoxicating pastime, right?
47:36Oh, yes. Oh, yes. Most definitely.
47:39One to which we could easily become addicted.
47:42No argument there, I'm sure.
47:44Oh, no. No doubt about it. No doubt about it. Absolutely.
47:47So, I suggest a rule.
47:49No horses during office hours.
47:52Earphone! Earphone!
47:54Leading to a... Radio!
47:56Bosley, shame on you.
47:59Down a stretch there, neck and neck.
48:01And at the wire, it's corollary by a nose.
48:04Ostracized by a neck.
48:06And soft emulator.
48:08Bosley, who did you have?
48:10Did you win?
48:11Fourth. Barefoot dancer.
48:13That's it.
48:15The bartender told me he got it right from the horse's mouth.
48:34THE END