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00:00:27And there are...
00:00:53Redhead goes to the front of the rail,
00:00:55Can't apply to your second link,
00:00:57Rock and hand, you see the head in.
00:01:00Can't steal redhead on top of the link,
00:01:02Can't apply to your second by half of the link,
00:01:04Rock and hand, you turn it in, and control.
00:01:08Down the back stretch, redhead in front of the link,
00:01:11Rock and hand, you second the head,
00:01:12and control, turn it, holding down the pack.
00:01:16Come on, down the stretch.
00:01:19Get redhead on top of the hill,
00:01:21Oh, what a race that horse ran.
00:01:33Yes.
00:01:35I'm sorry you didn't win, Mr. Shan.
00:01:36Oh, that's all right, Jeff.
00:01:38We can't all win, and when I don't win,
00:01:40there's nobody I'd rather see win than you.
00:01:43Thanks, Mr. Shan.
00:01:45Oh, I'm sorry.
00:01:46I've been keeping his fingers crossed so long,
00:01:48they stay that way.
00:01:49Is that why your three horses have all beaten mine?
00:01:51I can't understand that.
00:01:53Long enough to know there's nothing wrong with your horses.
00:01:55I don't understand it either.
00:01:57There's something phony about it.
00:01:58Oh, no, no.
00:01:59It was just the breaks of the game.
00:02:01But keep it clean, Jeff.
00:02:02It's boys like you that'll do it.
00:02:04Yeah, it's men like you that have already done it.
00:02:06Master Jeff!
00:02:07Master Jeff!
00:02:09Pardon me, Mr. Shan.
00:02:10Mr. Shan, your niece is at the stable.
00:02:12Martha?
00:02:13Oh, Jeff, I...
00:02:15Oh, he's gone.
00:02:15I wanted Jeff to meet her.
00:02:18Well, so long for the moment, Martha.
00:02:20Betty and I will run along.
00:02:22I must be leaving before your uncle arrives.
00:02:24Why?
00:02:25Have you two had another run in?
00:02:27No.
00:02:28But my horses have been beaten so often lately,
00:02:30it isn't even funny.
00:02:31Poor Uncle Henry.
00:02:33By the way, Martha,
00:02:34I'd like to propose to you before I leave.
00:02:36Oh, Uncle Lou.
00:02:38You proposed to Martha as soon as we got off the train.
00:02:40Let him have his fun, Betty.
00:02:42We'll see who gets tired first.
00:02:44She loves me not, Betty,
00:02:45before I show a manly emotion.
00:02:49Uncle Henry.
00:02:50Hello, Angel.
00:02:51Ha, ha.
00:02:52What cloud did you drop off off?
00:02:53Now, none of your taffy.
00:02:55You were due home at the ranch two weeks ago.
00:02:57Yes, I know.
00:02:58But my horses were running and I had to...
00:03:00Henry, Sharon, you care more for your horses
00:03:02than for your only living relatives.
00:03:04Now, that isn't so.
00:03:05My horses were running and I couldn't...
00:03:07And losing, as usual.
00:03:09Oh, I can't understand.
00:03:11My entries have been in shape and ready to run.
00:03:13How much money have you lost?
00:03:15Well, you got your check, didn't you?
00:03:16Do you need more money?
00:03:18Oh, of course not.
00:03:23You've been more than generous.
00:03:26It's the ranch.
00:03:28You're letting it run down.
00:03:30Remember, that's the only home I've ever known.
00:03:34How did you get here?
00:03:35Aren't you due back at the school?
00:03:37Yes, but I wanted to see you.
00:03:39So, Betty Stewart wired Lou and he met us at the train.
00:03:42We can stop over till four o'clock.
00:03:44Lou Ralston?
00:03:45Is he still proposing to you regularly?
00:03:51Why do you object to Lou so much?
00:03:53Is it because his horses are always beating yours?
00:03:55No.
00:03:56It isn't that.
00:03:57It's instinct.
00:03:59Or perhaps it's because he's too old.
00:04:02Maybe just horse sense.
00:04:04The same horse sense you're showing and refusing.
00:04:06Oh, but I can't go on refusing him forever.
00:04:10You better or I'll cut you off without a penny.
00:04:17Well, I'd hate to lose the ranch.
00:04:19But Lou has more money than we know what to do with.
00:04:22What?
00:04:23Oh, you caught me that time.
00:04:25Have you run through the fight check yet?
00:04:28No, not yet.
00:04:30I can't get him in shape.
00:04:32But in spite of all that, he's still my favorite, ain't you, old boy?
00:04:37Uncle Henry, I think you have a strong maternal instinct.
00:04:40I should have, bottle feeding you.
00:04:42Of all the stubborn little nuisances that I...
00:04:44I was not.
00:04:45And if that's what you think of me, I'll go back where I'm appreciative.
00:04:47No, no, no, no.
00:04:48Wait, wait.
00:04:49I want you to meet Jeff Clayton.
00:04:50All right.
00:04:51But remember, you're on your good behavior.
00:04:53All right.
00:04:54Come on out, old boy.
00:04:56Let's see what's wrong with you.
00:04:57Well, Sharon lost again.
00:05:00Good work, Baker.
00:05:01You know, I may have to make it tougher on Sharon, much as I hate to do it.
00:05:05But that seems to be about the only thing that'll make Martha stop turning me down.
00:05:09Are you all right, Miss Sharon?
00:05:15Yes.
00:05:20Is he very bad, Uncle?
00:05:22I'm afraid so.
00:05:32Then you're sure he's all right, Doctor?
00:05:34He's going to live, if that's what you mean.
00:05:36Look how well a man he'll be when he leaves here.
00:05:38It's difficult to say.
00:05:40What's the principal trouble?
00:05:42There's one rib pressing directly on the heart.
00:05:45Any undue excitement, anything that causes the heart to be mastered, may prove fatal.
00:05:50You keep the boy here until you feel it's safe for him to leave.
00:05:54I left a check downstairs, and if the bill's any larger, why, just write to my bank.
00:05:58I understand, Mr. Sharon.
00:05:59May I go in now?
00:06:00Why, sir?
00:06:01I feel a lot better about you, Jeff, since I had a little chat with the doctor.
00:06:12So they aren't going to shoot me?
00:06:14Oh, you'll be as spry as a two-year-old.
00:06:16But it's going to take a little time.
00:06:18So I'll ship your horses with mine and run them regularly.
00:06:22That's mighty kind of you, Mr. Sharon.
00:06:25That's all right, boy.
00:06:27I'm going, Jeff.
00:06:29Now that I know you've got nothing to worry about,
00:06:31I'll expect to have you right me before long.
00:06:34I certainly will.
00:06:37Come on, Tucky.
00:06:37I've got a lot to do before train time.
00:06:39I'm staying, please, sir.
00:06:41Staying?
00:06:42Well, you always have a job with me, you know that, Tucky.
00:06:44I know, Mr. Sharon.
00:06:46But I reckon I'll kind of stick around here, in case Master Jeff needs me.
00:06:50Stay until he gets better, anyhow.
00:06:52You might be for months, Tucky.
00:06:55I'm a pretty good sticker, Master Jeff.
00:07:04It's still the Roast Country, Field Marshal and Granddad running one, two,
00:07:10and head-to-head baby man is third, by a place, Luke is fourth, by a place,
00:07:14and red-headed fish man, which air and entry are getting relaxed.
00:07:18Heading for home, Field Marshal is up top, by a place, Granddad is second by two.
00:07:27It's the Roast Country, Field Marshal and Granddad raising notes,
00:07:31a note to note is going away in the last.
00:07:34Tisn't your fault, old boy.
00:07:50I had hopes that you were going to help me break my jinx.
00:07:53But I'm not blaming you.
00:07:55The Sheriff will get him next.
00:07:57No, sir.
00:07:58This is the one horse nobody's going to get.
00:08:01How are you going to stop him?
00:08:03I don't know.
00:08:05But I'll find a way.
00:08:07I reckon we couldn't find a better place.
00:08:28It's the loneliest spot I've ever seen.
00:08:30Yes.
00:08:31Get him out.
00:08:33I'll take him.
00:08:35You wait here.
00:08:36I'll take him.
00:08:40You wait here.
00:08:44I'll take him.
00:09:00You wait here.
00:09:12You're a thoroughbred.
00:09:14You have the right to live like a gentleman.
00:09:18There are wild horses out there.
00:09:21Go find them.
00:09:23Maybe your forefathers came from here.
00:09:27Go.
00:09:28There are no fences out there.
00:09:32Learn to kick up your heels again.
00:09:34Learn to run again.
00:09:36Go.
00:09:37There are no fences out there.
00:09:41Learn to kick up your heels again.
00:09:43Learn to run again.
00:09:45Learn to kick up your heels again.
00:09:47Learn to run again.
00:09:52Good-bye, old boy.
00:09:59Good luck.
00:10:01Good luck.
00:10:08That's the last you'll see of him.
00:10:10I sort of wish I could go along with him.
00:10:17I sort of wish I could go along with him.
00:10:22Sure is great to see your family eating around again, Master Jeff.
00:10:25What's good about it?
00:10:26He's alive and kicking.
00:10:27He's alive, ain't you?
00:10:28He's alive, ain't you?
00:10:29He's alive, ain't you?
00:10:30You can leave in the kicking.
00:10:31Rule off the turf for life.
00:10:32Excitement means I'm flirting with a wooden...
00:10:33Docs can say maybe you'll get better down in Arizona.
00:10:35Just keep them...
00:10:36I'm afraid that gang's gone on a strike.
00:10:37You're going to work for Mr. Shan now.
00:10:38Yes, I all this guy.
00:10:39You're going to work for Mr. Shan now.
00:10:40Yes, I all this guy.
00:10:41You're going to work for Mr. Shan now.
00:10:43But Mr. Shan, write and see our horse has been winning.
00:10:44Yeah, and I rode in front of you.
00:10:45You can leave in the kicking.
00:10:46You can leave in the kicking.
00:10:47Rule off the turf for life.
00:10:48Excitement means I'm flirting with a wooden...
00:10:49Docs can say maybe you'll get better down in Arizona.
00:10:50Just keep them...
00:10:51I'm afraid that gang's gone on a strike.
00:10:54You're going to work for Mr. Shan now.
00:10:56Yes, I all this guy's got a job there.
00:10:58But I'll go to Arizona with you if you'll have me.
00:11:01No, it can't be done.
00:11:04You tell Mr. Shan to stop sending me money.
00:11:07My horses haven't won a race since Pepsi won.
00:11:09But Mr. Shan, write and see our horses been winning.
00:11:11Yeah, and I wrote and told him he was a kind-hearted old faker.
00:11:15Doesn't he think I read the newspapers?
00:11:17Yes, I'll tell him as soon as I see him.
00:11:19I'll spot you to a ticket.
00:11:21No, sir, I got tickets.
00:11:23Well, goodbye, Tucky.
00:11:26Goodbye.
00:11:27Good luck.
00:11:28And keep them fingers crossed.
00:11:30Come on, Pete. Here's my two tickets.
00:11:43So get busy and get me going.
00:12:00I'll talk with Joe as well.
00:12:10I'm paying you all.
00:12:30Gee, where's Mr. Sharon? I...
00:12:32There's something wrong.
00:12:33And it isn't with the horses.
00:12:35Say, is that crack meant for me?
00:12:36When I can prove it, I'll have you and the man that paid who ruled off the turf.
00:12:41Now get out.
00:12:46Howdy, Mr. Sharon.
00:12:47What talkie? Where?
00:12:49What's wrong? Your dogs barking?
00:12:51Dead dogs don't bark, Mr. Sharon.
00:12:53And mine's dead right up to the knees.
00:12:56Well, we'll cure that in a hurry.
00:12:57Sit down.
00:13:00Tell me about Jeff.
00:13:01Master Jeff's done gone down to Arizona to see Danny Welch.
00:13:04Doctor say he's got to build himself up a bigger chest.
00:13:08Nothing wrong with his lungs, is there?
00:13:10No.
00:13:10It's that rib pressing on his heart.
00:13:13How was he looking when you left?
00:13:15Pretty mean, Mr. Sharon.
00:13:16Pretty mean.
00:13:34Any news, Danny?
00:13:40Nah, it's the same old thing.
00:13:42Cost of living is going up and the stock market's going down.
00:13:45You know what I mean.
00:13:49Now listen, Jeff.
00:13:50I got you to come out here so you can forget racing and form charts.
00:13:54Why don't you get up and get a little of this fresh air into your lungs?
00:13:57You mean well, Danny.
00:13:59But what's the use?
00:14:01Plenty.
00:14:02Now look at me.
00:14:04I'd rather not.
00:14:06Ah, now that's the spirit.
00:14:08You know, you're not the only guy that's been ruled off for life.
00:14:11I know.
00:14:12But you can take it better than I can.
00:14:14No, I can't.
00:14:15I was the same as you are when I first came out.
00:14:17Maybe not quite such a crape hanger, but I was bad enough.
00:14:20And I didn't have any education either.
00:14:22All I knew was to ride horses, win races.
00:14:24And when I cracked up, boy, believe me, I was through good and proper.
00:14:29Does your leg bother you any now?
00:14:31No.
00:14:31Only around wet weather.
00:14:34We're a fine pair, Danny.
00:14:36Well, could be worse, you know.
00:14:38Tell me what you do.
00:14:39Pick yourself a win in tomorrow's race while I go in and get some lunch ready.
00:14:43Come on.
00:14:48Say, did you read this about Seabiscuit?
00:14:50They don't look at the racing news.
00:14:52I like Spider Boy in the first at Brook Meadows.
00:14:55No, I like Denmore.
00:14:57Well, I'll take Watercress in the second.
00:15:01Yeah, if he's not carrying too much weight.
00:15:16Say, why didn't you tell me they're holding a race meet at the county fair here?
00:15:19I told you I didn't read the racing news.
00:15:22Liar.
00:15:27Hey, did you smile when you said that?
00:15:29Go on, back to your cooking.
00:15:32Say, what is this thing about the county fair?
00:15:35Danny, Sharon's going to run my horses there, and I wouldn't miss this chance of seeing Sharon.
00:15:40Do you think that leaping tune of yours would take us there and get us back?
00:15:42Now, you listen to me.
00:15:44As long as I'm nursing you, you're not going to go near a racetrack.
00:15:48Oh, yes, I am.
00:15:49Now, remember what the doctor told you.
00:15:54Yeah, well, I guess I better forget it.
00:15:59Yeah.
00:15:59Is that it for you, Mr. Sharon?
00:16:22Hmm?
00:16:23Yeah.
00:16:24Tucky, we'll have to have these horses shining like silk before Miss Martha gets here.
00:16:29Sure, Mr. Sharon.
00:16:54What's the matter, Mr. Sharon?
00:16:56Something wrong?
00:16:56They've taken everything, Tucky.
00:17:00Even the ranch.
00:17:03I'm through.
00:17:04Ain't we going to waste Master Jeff's horses no more?
00:17:06No.
00:17:07Jeff wrote me to sell the horses and take the money on the count.
00:17:12I guess I...
00:17:13I'm...
00:17:14What you need is a drink.
00:17:15I'll get you money.
00:17:19Mr. Ralston!
00:17:20Mr. Ralston!
00:17:20What is it?
00:17:21Please, sir.
00:17:22Have you got a deal to spare, Mr. Sharon?
00:17:23What's the matter with him?
00:17:25Oh, he's done got bad news.
00:17:26He's clean-lusted.
00:17:28Why, sure, Tucky.
00:17:29Come on.
00:17:31Hello, Sharon.
00:17:32Tucky tells him you need a drink.
00:17:33Here.
00:17:34Get this down.
00:17:35But don't let yourself get down.
00:17:37No, thank you, Ralston.
00:17:38All right.
00:17:39Now, listen.
00:17:39You must let me help.
00:17:40What good are friends if they don't come through when you need them?
00:17:42Well, that's kind of you, Ralston, but I've brought this on myself.
00:17:47Well, you must think of Martha as well as yourself.
00:17:49Does she know?
00:17:51She knows I've been losing, but she's been getting her check every month.
00:17:55Sharon, don't let her know.
00:17:58It'll break her heart.
00:17:59I'm sending some of my horses and grooms in here right away before she arrives.
00:18:03Now, you must look prosperous.
00:18:05Spruce up!
00:18:06How much money do you need?
00:18:07I don't borrow, Ralston.
00:18:10I've only spent what was my own.
00:18:12Now, buck-up, your luck is sure to turn.
00:18:15There's a French bank on the fairgrounds.
00:18:16I'll deposit $10,000 to your credit.
00:18:18After that, we'll figure out how much you need to put you on your feet.
00:18:21No, no, no.
00:18:22I won't touch it, so don't do it, Ralston.
00:18:37Hello, Betty.
00:18:39Hello.
00:18:39Welcome home.
00:18:41What are you feeling so happy about?
00:18:43Oh, thinking about you.
00:18:44Ever.
00:18:45Just what were you thinking about me?
00:18:47I was wondering if you'd say yes now that you're through college.
00:18:50Uncle Lou, that's no way to propose.
00:18:53I've tried every other conceivable way.
00:18:56I'm sorry, Lou, but college, they taught us strength of character.
00:19:01They taught us how to say no.
00:19:02I always knew a woman should not go to college.
00:19:06Where's Uncle Henry?
00:19:07Over there by that open door.
00:19:09See you later.
00:19:13Uncle Henry.
00:19:14Well, what cloud did you drop off of, Angel?
00:19:18Now, save the sugar for those slow horses of yours.
00:19:22You haven't been losing again.
00:19:24Oh, no, no, not at all.
00:19:26No, I'm riding high.
00:19:28Where are all your horses?
00:19:30I shipped them off.
00:19:32Now, you're not heading for another track.
00:19:34I came home with Betty, but now we're going to the ranch.
00:19:37In a little while, honey.
00:19:38I was just telling Tucky that pretty soon I'll be heading for the ranch.
00:19:42Honest, didn't you?
00:19:43Yes.
00:19:44Oh, grand.
00:19:45Now, how about dinner at Betty's tonight?
00:19:47No.
00:19:48No, not tonight.
00:19:48Are you still saying no to Ralston?
00:19:52Heavenly.
00:19:53That's right.
00:19:53Keep on saying it, though.
00:19:55Sit down here a minute.
00:19:56Oh, yes.
00:19:57And put a hundred on Vermont Dell to win in the last race.
00:20:00Okay, Mr. Ralston.
00:20:02By the way, did you ever collect from Sharon?
00:20:04No.
00:20:06You've been putting me off.
00:20:07I don't say anything about it.
00:20:09But I heard he just put ten grand in the bank, so there's your chance to get it.
00:20:12That's so well.
00:20:14Thanks for the tip.
00:20:15Don't mention it.
00:20:18So you stay with Betty a couple of weeks, and then I'll send for you.
00:20:21Now, how'd that suit you?
00:20:22Perfectly.
00:20:24Hello, Sharon.
00:20:25Hello, Milt.
00:20:27How about your account?
00:20:29In a few days, Bill.
00:20:30No, just a minute.
00:20:31You can stall the feed bills, but best for something else.
00:20:35Give me a check now.
00:20:35You've got money in the bank.
00:20:36I haven't, Milt.
00:20:37All right.
00:20:38You're going to Welch?
00:20:40I'll take it up to the track officials.
00:20:52Uncle Henry, is this true?
00:20:54That you haven't any money?
00:20:56Now, don't you worry, dear.
00:20:58I'll figure this thing out.
00:21:04I'll tell you what we'll do.
00:21:05We'll sell the ranch and pay off all your debts.
00:21:10The ranch is gone, dear.
00:21:14Gone?
00:21:16The ranch?
00:21:20Oh, you poor old dog.
00:21:27Oh, you surprise me, Martha.
00:21:28Martha, with my last proposal still ringing in your ears, I hope, I find another in your arms.
00:21:45Martha, I tried to help her, but he wouldn't let me.
00:21:47Oh, I don't know what to say, Lee.
00:21:51I don't know what to do.
00:21:53Well, say yes, and we'll get him out of this difficulty.
00:21:56Let's give him a claim on me.
00:21:58Let's keep it in the family.
00:22:00Oh, but don't you see, Lou?
00:22:02I've turned you down so many times, I can't accept you now.
00:22:07Why, that wasn't turning me down.
00:22:09A girl doesn't jump at the first proposal.
00:22:11So, they all like to keep us dangling for a while.
00:22:13I don't know what to say.
00:22:21Uncle Henry, I'm so glad.
00:22:23Well, now, if you're glad, nothing else matters.
00:22:25So, run along and be happy.
00:22:27First stop, jewelry store ring department.
00:22:29Come on.
00:22:34Turkey?
00:22:35There goes the thoroughbred.
00:22:37Yes, sir.
00:22:38Mr. Ralston sure is.
00:22:39Who said anything about Mr. Ralston?
00:22:42Yes, boss.
00:22:43No, sir.
00:22:43If I'd used a heavy hand, she'd have taken a bit between her teeth.
00:22:50What's that, boss?
00:22:52She isn't fooling my old eyes.
00:22:54She's just marrying Ralston for my sake.
00:22:58And I bequeathed jointly to St. Martha Sharon, my niece,
00:23:02and to Jefferson Clayton, one three-year-old stallion,
00:23:06registered as certified sick.
00:23:09Well, isn't that the horse you turned loose in the hills?
00:23:12Yeah.
00:23:12Why, this is foolish, Hank.
00:23:15Well, foolish or not, that's my will.
00:23:18Well, signed, sealed, and delivered.
00:23:20I'm dead.
00:23:21I haven't heard you offer any better suggestion.
00:23:25Well, I could suggest something not so crazy.
00:23:28You don't know Martha as well as I do.
00:23:30Nothing short of my death will stop her marrying Ralston.
00:23:34But it's not legal, Hank.
00:23:36It's not even honest.
00:23:37Now I'm ready to die.
00:23:41I've heard a lawyer object to being dishonest.
00:23:45Now listen to them.
00:23:47Now if Martha thinks I'm dead, she'll see there's no need to marry Ralston.
00:23:51Then when she gets Jeff Clayton to help her find that horse, why...
00:23:54Well, I'm hoping.
00:23:56Crazy.
00:23:57Crazy.
00:23:59By the way, is Tucky in on this too?
00:24:01Oh, no.
00:24:02He'd kill the old snap.
00:24:03Give it right away.
00:24:04Now that's why I gave him a couple of days vacation to get rid of him.
00:24:07Well, how are you going to manage to live when you're dead?
00:24:10I mean, if this is all the money you get from the auction and it goes to Martha.
00:24:14You're going to stake me, Jeff.
00:24:15I'm what?
00:24:17You were fond of Martha too.
00:24:20I'm still fond of her.
00:24:22But...
00:24:23Where's she stopping?
00:24:25With Ralston's sister and her daughter.
00:24:28You see, Ralston's niece is Martha's bosom friend.
00:24:31That's the trouble.
00:24:33Well, why are you so set against this fellow Ralston?
00:24:35Well, I can't prove it, Jeff.
00:24:36I wish I could, but...
00:24:38I've got an idea he's no good.
00:24:41Now, you send this telegram.
00:24:53Well, now, don't get excited when I show you what I told you about last night.
00:24:58There he is over there.
00:24:59Danny, that's a thoroughbred if I ever saw one.
00:25:10Yeah, that's what I thought.
00:25:11Now, how the heck did he get in there?
00:25:13I don't know, but I'm going to get that horse.
00:25:16Better not advertise it.
00:25:18Here comes Collins.
00:25:21Well, howdy, boys.
00:25:23You aiming to be cowhands now?
00:25:24Well, I would like the feel of a horse into me again at that.
00:25:27Well, you can have any one of them hides in there for 30 or 40 dollars,
00:25:31and I'll throw in a halter.
00:25:32Whoa, boy.
00:25:45Whoa, boy.
00:25:45Hello, fella.
00:25:46Well, look at that house.
00:25:48Steady, boy.
00:25:52Hey!
00:25:53That horse ain't no cow pony.
00:25:55Well, here's your money, Collins.
00:26:10Well, maybe I better think this deal over, boys.
00:26:13Oh, but you said.
00:26:14I said hide.
00:26:15And to me, it looks like crow bait.
00:26:17And to me, it looks like something I should keep.
00:26:19And it looks to me as if you're hedging on a deal, Collins.
00:26:22In horse trading, you always hedge.
00:26:25Well, I could pay a little more.
00:26:27But it's still just a range horse.
00:26:29Well, just the same.
00:26:30I'm going to take this one and lock him in the barn.
00:26:32Put him in a stall.
00:26:39Double cross us.
00:26:41I guess anything goes in horse trading, Danny.
00:26:44I'm glad you mentioned that.
00:26:46Listen, you go on down to the barn.
00:26:47I'll meet you there a little later.
00:26:48I want to see Mrs. Collins.
00:26:50What's the idea?
00:26:51You'll find out.
00:26:51But you try to make a deal with Collins.
00:26:54All right.
00:26:55Well, now, look, Collins.
00:26:57You know that nobody's going to turn a good horse loose.
00:27:00There must have been something wrong with him.
00:27:02Perhaps he's all right now, and perhaps he isn't.
00:27:04Well, that's the chances I'm taking.
00:27:07All right.
00:27:07I'll go the limit.
00:27:08Fifty.
00:27:08No.
00:27:10No sale.
00:27:11That horse isn't for sale.
00:27:13Well, Jeff, maybe I've got more horses than I need.
00:27:32Then I can let you have that one.
00:27:34That is, if you're set on it.
00:27:35It's a deal.
00:27:38Wait a minute.
00:27:38He's lame.
00:27:39Well, sure.
00:27:40You said he was liable to go lame.
00:27:42Well...
00:27:42Boy, what a sucker I've been.
00:27:49Pipe down, will you?
00:27:51He'll be all right again.
00:27:52You didn't hurt him, did you, Danny?
00:28:02Now, you know better than that.
00:28:04That's one thing I've never done and ever will do.
00:28:06He just knows there's something there, and he won't put his foot down.
00:28:09It's just an old trick I picked up from an old Indian horse trader.
00:28:12There you are, Jeff.
00:28:25There's your bill of sale.
00:28:26Thanks.
00:28:42That's all, Martha.
00:28:46Then everything concerned with the estate is settled now.
00:28:48Everything.
00:28:49I've managed to pick up the odds and ends, and I'm happy to tell you there's enough cash to carry you for a little while.
00:28:55Thank you, Mr. Jenkins.
00:28:58Now about certified check and Mr. Clayton.
00:29:01That is absolute foolishness.
00:29:03If that horse isn't dead by now, he's most likely being ridden around the range by some cowhand.
00:29:10Just the same.
00:29:11It was Uncle's wish.
00:29:13If you insist on this wild goose chase, then let Clayton do half the hunting for his half of the horse.
00:29:20Now, how do you plan on getting there?
00:29:23The credit has overlooked an old truck at the ranch.
00:29:26I can drive there.
00:29:27Where's the jails?
00:29:49Where's the jails?
00:29:50No!
00:29:51I don't know.
00:29:57Hello.
00:29:58Anybody home?
00:30:02Guess we're kind of unexpected.
00:30:03Ain't nobody home.
00:30:04Mr. Clayton doesn't exactly live in the palace, does he?
00:30:11Hasn't he got any money, Tucky?
00:30:13Money, I reckon, is what he has everything else but.
00:30:24Miss Martha, look here.
00:30:26Oh, boy, ain't he a beauty?
00:30:30I thought you said Mr. Clayton was all through with racehorses.
00:30:34I thought so, too.
00:30:38What?
00:30:40Certified check.
00:30:42You sure, Miss Martha?
00:30:43Of course I'm sure.
00:30:45Look.
00:30:47Here's his picture.
00:30:52Our search is over before it started.
00:30:55But how did Mr. Jeff find it?
00:30:58Did he know certified check?
00:31:00He wasn't much in Mr. Sharon's stable, ma'am.
00:31:03And I never saw this horse run.
00:31:06No, Uncle never raced him.
00:31:08He was always lame.
00:31:11He sure enough looks all right now, ma'am.
00:31:13He's getting his horse ready to run, if you ask me.
00:31:17Listen, Tucky.
00:31:18Well, this is certified check.
00:31:20Don't say anything about Uncle's widow.
00:31:22This way, and I wanted to thank you in person.
00:31:24How very sorry I am for that accident.
00:31:26Well, you said all that in your letter, and I begged you to know how your uncle would have felt if anything had happened to you.
00:31:32You were very funny, weren't you?
00:31:34And he was just as fond of you.
00:31:37Was?
00:31:39Didn't you know he was dead?
00:31:41No.
00:31:42I'm very, very sorry, Miss Sharon.
00:31:46He left you this.
00:32:01I remember it.
00:32:03Thank you for bringing it.
00:32:06That's about all he had to leave.
00:32:08Yes, sir, Tucky, you ain't never seen a horse like this in your life.
00:32:10Come on, I'm going to show him to you.
00:32:12Boy, he's a honey.
00:32:13Miss Sharon, this is Danny Welch.
00:32:15How are you?
00:32:17You've met Tucky, I see.
00:32:18Oh, yeah.
00:32:19Oh, Danny's known me for a long time, Miss Martha.
00:32:22I remember the time he went down with the whole field atop of him.
00:32:24But he'll be able to ride again as long as we stay in the southwest.
00:32:27Oh, are you going to run horses again?
00:32:29We've just been to town, seeing what we could raise in the way of money.
00:32:33We're going to run our horses some races.
00:32:35Well, that is small meats and county fairs, you know.
00:32:38You must think he's good.
00:32:39Well, take a look for yourself.
00:32:42That horse is as smooth as music and moonlight.
00:32:45You can do everything with that horse, but stop it.
00:32:48Where'd you get him?
00:32:49Well, that's quite a story.
00:32:51A rancher corralled him with some of his range horses.
00:32:54And with an old horse trading trick I know, we bought him for a song.
00:32:57Got a jockey, a handler, and a trainer.
00:33:00Danny's got a little car, and I've got a little money.
00:33:02With that, we ought to get started.
00:33:03And I have the truck in which we could transport the horse.
00:33:07We?
00:33:08That's what I said.
00:33:10But, uh...
00:33:11I think that's what Uncle would have liked me to do.
00:33:13Well, you'd look well gypsying around the country with that ring on your finger.
00:33:17Besides, wouldn't your fiancé object?
00:33:19He probably would.
00:33:21You must know Lou Ralston.
00:33:22Lou Ralston?
00:33:24Oh.
00:33:24Say, Jeff, that old truck would just solve our problem.
00:33:31Well, I guess you'll win.
00:33:34Tucky, lead him out so I can take a good look at him.
00:33:37Yes, ma'am.
00:33:50Jeff, we've got to do something.
00:33:52What's worrying you?
00:33:54When I was riding for Sharon, Baker tried to get me to throw a race.
00:33:57Well, what's that got to do with us?
00:33:59Baker?
00:34:00Wait a minute.
00:34:01Isn't he Ralston's trainer?
00:34:03That's what I'm getting at.
00:34:04Why didn't you tell me this before?
00:34:06She wasn't in a picture before.
00:34:07Besides, there's just some things we don't talk about.
00:34:10You don't think that spilling mine was an accident, do you?
00:34:13So that's why Sharon was losing all the time.
00:34:17Okay, Danny.
00:34:18But don't say anything to her.
00:34:21Would you do me one more favor?
00:34:23Anytime.
00:34:24Uncle Henry had a horse.
00:34:26It would be about the age of this one now.
00:34:29And I wondered if you'd call it certified check in remembrance of him.
00:34:33And listen, Mr. Clayton, I know I can get the jockey club to issue you an entry for.
00:34:37Mr. Webster, one of the jockey directors, was Uncle Henry's best friend.
00:34:40He's known me all my life.
00:34:42Miss Sharon, if you can do that.
00:34:44He's not only certified check, but we'll race him in the Sharon colors.
00:34:48It's done.
00:34:49Well, now, no questions.
00:34:53It's a promise.
00:34:54We'll trust to the Clayton luck.
00:34:56The four-flusher is in front.
00:35:10Now it's a fall-flusher, it's Patty Lou.
00:35:11And Patty Lou is drawing away and is the winner.
00:35:14Well, we just found out that even a certified check could bounce.
00:35:16Well, we just found out that even a certified check could bounce.
00:35:29Well, I complain, we got him for practically nothing.
00:35:44Even trade?
00:35:46The horse is practically nothing, too.
00:35:49Going to quit?
00:35:50Quit?
00:35:51We haven't even started yet.
00:35:53That's no lie.
00:35:55Well, anyhow, I'm happy for one thing.
00:35:58With all the excitement, and I was plenty excited, my heart didn't bother me at all.
00:36:03I felt swell being back again, too, even though the other jocks did give me a razz for my ride.
00:36:08And for some reason or other, I'm so happy, too.
00:36:28The horse is around the starting gate, they're going into their positions.
00:36:40Rip Laar and Vermont Bell are not straight.
00:36:43Sally's glad has little fractures on the outside.
00:36:46There they go.
00:36:51Well, I'll admit it's got me licked.
00:37:11It's a mystery to me, and a trackie's the fastest thing I've ever ridden.
00:37:16But in every race, he does the same darn thing.
00:37:19Maybe another race or two and he'll settle down.
00:37:22I don't know.
00:37:23I'm afraid there's not much use trying anymore.
00:37:27How's the money holding out?
00:37:29Kind of low.
00:37:30Then you'll have to let me help some more.
00:37:33No, I won't.
00:37:34You put in as much as I have already.
00:37:37We'll give him one more chance.
00:37:39If he doesn't win the next race, we'll call it quits.
00:37:44I'll get a job, and you'll marry Ralston.
00:37:49When are you going to tell me what will is between you two?
00:37:51Oh, forget it.
00:37:53It doesn't make any difference.
00:37:54All right.
00:37:55Well, need for the truck and some beauty sleep.
00:37:59As if you needed beautifying.
00:38:01I must if it's taken me this long to get a compliment out of you.
00:38:07Well, I guess we can all turn in and get some sleep now.
00:38:10Nobody be sucking up to hurt yours.
00:38:20Ducky?
00:38:21Yes, sir?
00:38:23Who's calling me?
00:38:25I am the ghost of Henry Sharon.
00:38:30Master Jeff!
00:38:31Master Jeff!
00:38:32Master!
00:38:33I hate the hanging of Mr. Sharon!
00:38:36What are you talking about?
00:38:38He called me Tucky.
00:38:39And when I asked him his car, he said,
00:38:41this is the ghost of Mr. Sharon.
00:38:42What'd he look like?
00:38:44Did he wear a sheet?
00:38:45This ain't no time to be fooling, Master Jeff.
00:38:47I didn't see him, just heard him.
00:38:49But it was his voice all night.
00:38:52I think you've been hearing things.
00:38:54Tucky be your race.
00:38:55There ain't no such things as ghosts.
00:38:57You know that.
00:38:58Yes, sir.
00:38:58I know that.
00:38:59And you know that.
00:39:01But he, does he know that?
00:39:04Now run along.
00:39:05Nobody was ever hurt by a ghost.
00:39:08Yes, I hope you're right.
00:39:09He thinks he heard a voice.
00:39:23Tucky, don't be afraid.
00:39:27Oh, please make Mr. Sharon go back to his grave.
00:39:31Listen, Tucky.
00:39:31I have a message for Mr. Jeff.
00:39:35Tell him when he races certified check
00:39:37to keep him off the rail.
00:39:40Keep him in the middle of the track.
00:39:42You hear?
00:39:43Answer me, Tucky.
00:39:45Master Jeff!
00:39:46Master Jeff!
00:39:51Now don't tell me you've been hearing ghostly voices again.
00:39:53I did, Master Jeff.
00:39:54Crossed my heart and hoped to die.
00:39:56What'd he say this time?
00:39:58He said when you race certified check
00:39:59to keep him away from the rail and in the middle of the track.
00:40:02What?
00:40:02What?
00:40:03Say, listen.
00:40:04What are you trying to pull?
00:40:06Now listen, Tucky.
00:40:07You've been suffering from chills and fevers again.
00:40:10Now go on back to the stable
00:40:11and cover your head up with a blanket.
00:40:12No, sir, Master Jeff.
00:40:14If I ain't going back to that stable,
00:40:15I was going to sit around the fire with you all.
00:40:25What'd you find out?
00:40:26Nothing much, except they're about broke.
00:40:28Why do they keep entering a horse that quits all the time?
00:40:31I don't know.
00:40:31There's something phony.
00:40:33It's a build-up for a come-on.
00:40:35That's why they always exercise away from the track.
00:40:38Well, we'll get up early in the morning and follow them up.
00:40:40They'll see you at the hotel later.
00:40:41All right.
00:40:45Well, I guess we've beaten all the early birds.
00:40:47I'll say even the worms.
00:40:49Master Jeff,
00:40:50you gonna try as Mr. Sharon's ghost told me?
00:40:52Tucky, that was all right last night.
00:40:54But this is morning.
00:40:55You'd better be careful, Master Jeff.
00:40:57It's bad luck not to mind a ghost.
00:40:59I've had predominations like that before,
00:41:01and they come true.
00:41:03All right, Tucky.
00:41:04If it'll make you happy,
00:41:05we'll give your ghost a break.
00:41:06Say, Jeff,
00:41:07that may be a hunch.
00:41:09I mean, we've tried everything else.
00:41:10What have we got to lose?
00:41:11No, you too?
00:41:12Come on, let's go.
00:41:16So,
00:41:17they're working out on the track this morning.
00:41:19Well, it's a good thing we got up early, Del.
00:41:22Now, after getting up in the middle of the night,
00:41:23I hope we find out something.
00:41:24We found the answer.
00:41:45You see, Master Jeff,
00:41:46my predomination came true.
00:41:49I forgot.
00:41:51What's your predomination for the first race today?
00:41:53I don't know.
00:41:53I ain't got it yet.
00:41:55When you get it,
00:41:55be sure and let me know.
00:41:56Yes, sir.
00:41:57How fast did he work?
00:42:04I'm afraid to look.
00:42:06It's time.
00:42:07Say, that's a track record.
00:42:08Well, everything's all right there.
00:42:10Master Jeff,
00:42:10you's killing me.
00:42:13It's a good thing
00:42:14there are no tauts around.
00:42:15No wonder they've been
00:42:16pulling those phony starts.
00:42:18It's a build-up
00:42:19for the Santa Anita handicapped.
00:42:20Well, you can sketch
00:42:21your entry right now.
00:42:23Not mine, Del,
00:42:24but theirs.
00:42:27Do you really think
00:42:31your horse can win
00:42:32the Santa Anita handicapped, Jeff?
00:42:34Yeah, I got a hunch he can.
00:42:37Are you always going to remain
00:42:39in this business?
00:42:42As long as I've got a horse.
00:42:44But you're never sure
00:42:45of anything, Jeff.
00:42:48Danny, see if you can make out
00:42:49what that sign says over there.
00:42:51Los Angeles, 184 miles.
00:42:58I thought that's
00:42:59what the last sign said.
00:43:01You're doing well
00:43:01even to keep up
00:43:02with Los Angeles.
00:43:04That'd be funny
00:43:05if this truck
00:43:06weren't running on its nerve.
00:43:09I knew I shouldn't have
00:43:10said that.
00:43:11Well, is there anything
00:43:20we can fix this time?
00:43:23Nothing short of a new
00:43:24motor, Danny.
00:43:25A connecting rod right
00:43:26through the crankcase.
00:43:28What are we going to do
00:43:29now?
00:43:29That's going to cost plenty.
00:43:30Oh, no, it's not.
00:43:32We've spent all we're going
00:43:33to on repairs.
00:43:34We've got just enough
00:43:35left for an entry fee.
00:43:36Well, a lot of good
00:43:37entry fee is going to do
00:43:38us if we can't get there.
00:43:39We started for Santa Anita
00:43:42and we're going to get there
00:43:42if we have to walk.
00:43:46When do we start?
00:43:48You'll take the bus.
00:43:50I go as the rest go.
00:43:52Oh, we can walk all right, Jeff,
00:43:53but what about the horse?
00:43:55Certified check is no
00:43:56parlor, bedroom,
00:43:57and bath thoroughbred.
00:43:58He's a range horse.
00:44:00He'll be all right
00:44:01so long as we keep him
00:44:02off the pavement.
00:44:04She's right, Danny.
00:44:05He can stand it.
00:44:07Come on, let's go.
00:44:08Get him off there, Tuggy.
00:44:09So this is the sport of kinks.
00:44:17Let me carry your bag, Martha.
00:44:19Uh-uh.
00:44:19I'll carry it myself
00:44:20until I pass out.
00:44:22I don't think that'll be
00:44:23very long.
00:44:24Oh, I think it'll do us
00:44:25a lot of good if we all
00:44:26stop and get a little rest.
00:44:27That's a good idea.
00:44:28I was feeling like this
00:44:39when I caught up
00:44:39with Mr. Sharon.
00:44:41He says,
00:44:41what's the matter, Tuggy?
00:44:42Your dog's barking?
00:44:43And I says,
00:44:44Mr. Sharon,
00:44:45dead dogs don't bark.
00:44:46No doubt he's up there
00:44:47rooting for us,
00:44:49but I'll bet he'd rather
00:44:50be down here with us.
00:44:51No, ma'am,
00:44:51I wouldn't say that.
00:44:53I reckon Mr. Sharon
00:44:54wasn't so happy.
00:44:56Well, why do you say that, Tuggy?
00:44:58The last time I saw him,
00:44:59he was quite cheerful.
00:45:01He wasn't that
00:45:01you was going to marry
00:45:02Mr. Ralston.
00:45:04He said,
00:45:04Tuggy,
00:45:05she ain't fooling my old eyes.
00:45:07She's doing this for me,
00:45:08sacrificing herself
00:45:10for an old man.
00:45:10What else did he say?
00:45:14Begging your pardon,
00:45:15Miss Martha,
00:45:15maybe I shouldn't say this,
00:45:17but he was awful
00:45:18said on you man,
00:45:19Master Jeff.
00:45:20But he says,
00:45:21if I use a heavy hand,
00:45:22she'll take the bit
00:45:23in her teeth.
00:45:24So that's it.
00:45:26Very well rehearsed.
00:45:27Well, you tell Mr. Clayton
00:45:29I still have the bit
00:45:30in my teeth.
00:45:30Oh, Martha,
00:45:31you're absolutely wrong.
00:45:33Say, Jeff,
00:45:34she just said
00:45:35she has the bit
00:45:36in her teeth,
00:45:36didn't she?
00:45:37Well, let her cool off.
00:45:40Can I give you a lift,
00:45:50lady?
00:45:54Did you see
00:45:55that horse back there?
00:45:57Yeah.
00:45:57We're trying
00:45:58to get to Santa Anita.
00:46:01Walking?
00:46:02Yes,
00:46:03unless you give us
00:46:04a ride part of the way.
00:46:06The horse, too?
00:46:08Sure.
00:46:08I've picked up
00:46:10many a hitchhiker,
00:46:11but never a horse before.
00:46:14Can it be done?
00:46:16You mean,
00:46:17put the horse
00:46:18in with me furniture?
00:46:19Uh-huh.
00:46:20What do you take me
00:46:21for, lady, huh?
00:46:22Well, why not?
00:46:23A horse has four legs,
00:46:24so is a piece of furniture.
00:46:26What difference
00:46:27does it make
00:46:27whether it's Clydesdale
00:46:28or Chippendale?
00:46:30I don't know
00:46:31what you're talking about,
00:46:32but the answer
00:46:33is no.
00:46:35There's lots more money
00:46:37in picking horses
00:46:38than in packing pianos.
00:46:40Yeah,
00:46:40but packing pianos
00:46:42is much easier.
00:46:44Well,
00:46:44maybe for you.
00:46:45Not for me.
00:46:48Is that so?
00:46:51Say,
00:46:51who do you think
00:46:52is going to win
00:46:52the Santa Anita?
00:46:53Oh,
00:46:54so you do
00:46:55follow the races?
00:46:57Yeah,
00:46:57I followed them,
00:46:58but so far
00:46:59I'm way behind.
00:47:01Oh, look,
00:47:02that horse
00:47:02is the greatest
00:47:03long shot you ever saw.
00:47:05You can make
00:47:05the cleaning of your life.
00:47:07That is,
00:47:08if we get him
00:47:08to Santa Anita.
00:47:11A horse hitchhiker.
00:47:14That's a new one
00:47:15on me.
00:47:19Wait a minute,
00:47:20I got a hunch, lady.
00:47:22Come on,
00:47:22hop in and I'll back up.
00:47:26Hey, Jeff,
00:47:27look,
00:47:28they're coming back.
00:47:29All right, boys,
00:47:35give him a hand
00:47:36with his tailgate.
00:47:37You've picked yourself
00:47:37a ride.
00:47:38Horse and all.
00:47:39Nice.
00:47:40Come on,
00:47:41get over there.
00:47:44And you did this
00:47:45believing that I told
00:47:46Tucky to say
00:47:47all those things?
00:47:49What else was
00:47:49I to believe?
00:47:51I swear,
00:47:51it's the first
00:47:52I ever heard about it.
00:47:53But I think
00:47:53it's about time
00:47:54I told you this.
00:47:55When Danny was
00:47:56riding for your uncle,
00:47:57Ralston tried to bribe him
00:47:59to pull up a horse.
00:48:00And believe me,
00:48:01Danny's injury
00:48:02was no accident.
00:48:03You mean that Danny
00:48:04was ridden down
00:48:04purposely?
00:48:05I do.
00:48:08So that's what
00:48:09Lou was afraid
00:48:10you'd tell me.
00:48:13Oh, Jeff,
00:48:14we have to beat
00:48:15Lou Ralston's entry.
00:48:16We just have to.
00:48:17He's putting everything
00:48:18he's got on it
00:48:19to win.
00:48:19Certified check
00:48:21must be.
00:48:22Don't worry,
00:48:23he will.
00:48:27I'm in,
00:48:27we're all ready.
00:48:29All right.
00:48:29All right.
00:48:29All right.
00:48:51Let's go.
00:48:52All right.
00:48:56Well, here it is.
00:49:08I ought to know this place.
00:49:09I lost plenty of air.
00:49:10Well, don't worry.
00:49:11You'll get it all back and plenty more.
00:49:13I'll make the arrangements for a stall.
00:49:15Wait a minute.
00:49:15Good.
00:49:18I hope that horse of yours can run.
00:49:23Luck is still with us, Baker.
00:49:25Certainly is.
00:49:25For a while, I thought we'd lost them.
00:49:28Now, find out where they stable their horse.
00:49:29Okay.
00:49:33Any luck, Jeff?
00:49:35There's not a vacant stall left.
00:49:38Oh, Jeff.
00:49:40That settles it.
00:49:41Me and the van stays.
00:49:44Well, but what about your load of furniture?
00:49:46Oh, the furniture ain't going to be due till tomorrow.
00:49:49When is the big race?
00:49:51Three weeks from tomorrow.
00:49:53Oh, three weeks.
00:49:54The hunch is still good.
00:49:58Me and the furniture's going to be three weeks late.
00:50:00Oh, Mike, you're a real pal.
00:50:02Well, we can't leave the van here on the road.
00:50:04We've got to find a new location.
00:50:05Come on, let's go.
00:50:06Okay.
00:50:06Tucky, looks like happy days are here again.
00:50:10I'll see.
00:50:13They parked the van in the field across from the track.
00:50:17Are they keeping the horse in the van?
00:50:19It isn't going to be so easy for you to get at him.
00:50:22I wouldn't worry about that.
00:50:24Well, of course, if...
00:50:25Martha!
00:50:26Why, hello, Lou.
00:50:28So you got here ahead of us.
00:50:30How are you, Mr. Baker?
00:50:31Fine, Miss Sharon.
00:50:32And how is your horse?
00:50:34Well, how can I tell when he's never even finished a race?
00:50:38I wish you could persuade Mr. Clayton not to enter in.
00:50:41Oh, he won't listen to me.
00:50:43But I'm sure Del will do his best.
00:50:45I sure will.
00:50:46Martha, when will this fancied obligation to Clayton be over?
00:50:49You mustn't forget we're still engaged.
00:50:51Not for a moment.
00:50:53After the big race, I think I'll name the day.
00:50:58You know, I can't quite make it out.
00:51:00It's evident Miss Sharon does not intend giving me up,
00:51:03yet she's playing Clayton's game, thinking I'm blind.
00:51:05Well, why don't you bring it to her head and call for a showdown?
00:51:09No, that would be too difficult.
00:51:12I'll play their way until you can get at their horse.
00:51:17Two weeks ago, our furniture was supposed to get here.
00:51:21Who are you?
00:51:21I'm Henry Knox, and this is Helen Smith.
00:51:24Oh, Henry.
00:51:26Oh, I mean Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Knox.
00:51:30Well, how are you going to set up housekeeping
00:51:31when your furniture doesn't arrive?
00:51:33Look, I'm Joe Papapopoulos, the owner of this business.
00:51:37And not only would I like very much to know where is your furniture,
00:51:40but I would also like very much to know where is my van
00:51:43and that dumb driver, Mike Clarence.
00:51:46Now, what do you think of that?
00:51:47It's a regular mystery.
00:51:50Yeah, ain't it?
00:51:51I'll fix him.
00:51:52I know a fellow which I think might help.
00:51:55Come.
00:52:03There's your van, Joe.
00:52:04Oh.
00:52:04Oh.
00:52:07That's it.
00:52:13Now I'll show you.
00:52:16And maybe I'll have some business for you, too.
00:52:18Come.
00:52:24Hello.
00:52:25Hello.
00:52:27Henry, look.
00:52:29Hay on our piano.
00:52:31Yeah, you know, it's the funniest thing about the horse.
00:52:33He won't need his hay anywhere except out of the piano.
00:52:35Horse?
00:52:37What horse?
00:52:38Why, uh, uh, pardon me.
00:52:41Look, I'm going to commit assault and batteries on you, Mike.
00:52:45And then I'm going to...
00:52:46You're not going to do anything to Mike.
00:52:49Ladies, do not interrupt.
00:52:50So you are no lady and I will not tip my hat.
00:52:52Don't you dare touch Mike.
00:52:56Young woman, if you don't stop, I'm going to stand you on your head in the corner of that van and leave you.
00:53:00And how would you like to get out of that?
00:53:03What are you doing here?
00:53:06Well, I was just...
00:53:07I was driving the truck along when this young lady here said I...
00:53:11Is this the boss?
00:53:13Yeah.
00:53:13How would all you people like to make a pile of money?
00:53:16Money?
00:53:17Show me.
00:53:18You see that?
00:53:19That's a track record for the Santa Anita handicap.
00:53:23That's right, Joe.
00:53:24Now, so what?
00:53:26Our horse is going to beat that time.
00:53:28All of you bet on him a week from today.
00:53:30Gambling?
00:53:31Well, it's a sure thing and a long shot.
00:53:33Show me.
00:53:34Tonight, I'll show you.
00:53:35Not now.
00:53:36Everyone thinks our horse can't run.
00:53:38And we want them to go right on thinking that.
00:53:40That's why we run him undercover.
00:53:42Now, what do you say?
00:53:46Well, we'll see.
00:53:48I've been shown.
00:54:12You need that van, Jeff?
00:54:14It's the only place we have to keep the horse.
00:54:16You keep it.
00:54:17But our furniture.
00:54:19I've been shown.
00:54:20I'll get you some new furniture.
00:54:22Will the horse really win?
00:54:23He will, unless somebody saws off all four of his legs.
00:54:26In that case, I think I'll stick around to protect him.
00:54:29But listen, you can't say anything about it.
00:54:31If you do, our chances of cleaning up will be ruined.
00:54:33Oh, but isn't that cheating?
00:54:36If somebody tells, I'll show them.
00:54:40Come.
00:54:40I'm staying right here.
00:54:42Good night, Jeff.
00:54:43Good night.
00:54:43Good night.
00:54:44Good night.
00:54:47Well, all's well that ends well.
00:54:52But we haven't beaten lose entry yet.
00:54:55Jeff, I didn't know I could be so vengeful.
00:54:59You're still wearing that ring.
00:55:01Yes, and I'm going to keep right on wearing it until the day of the big race.
00:55:07And then I'm going to pawn it and put every cent on certified check.
00:55:12Well, I'd hate to ever have you get that mad at me.
00:55:17Now you know the kind of woman you're falling in mouth with.
00:55:19Good night, boys.
00:55:41Good night.
00:55:42Good night.
00:55:44Miss Martha sure is happy about something.
00:55:47And I bet my first guess would be right.
00:55:49Uh-uh, Tucky?
00:55:50Uh, yes, Mr. Dandy.
00:55:53Hello, Clayton.
00:55:56What do you want?
00:55:58Oh, I came to tell you something that might interest you.
00:56:01You think you own certified check, but you don't.
00:56:04It belongs to Martha Sharon.
00:56:06What are you talking about?
00:56:07I know.
00:56:09You got him from the reins, sure.
00:56:10But Sharon turned him loose and willed him to Martha.
00:56:14Even registered that horse in a name he carries now.
00:56:17Well, Martha's playing you for a fool.
00:56:20Oh, you don't have to believe me.
00:56:21You can ask her.
00:56:23Ask her about the letter and the paper she filed with the jockey club and the stewards at Tanferrand.
00:56:29And if you think for a moment that the jockey club or the stewards would accept the entry of an unknown horse,
00:56:34Why, you're more gullible than I thought you were.
00:56:49Tucky.
00:56:51Yes, Master Jeff?
00:56:53Doggone, Master Jeff.
00:56:55Is us in bad luck again?
00:57:00You were with Miss Martha when she first came to Danny's shack.
00:57:02Did she recognize certified check immediately?
00:57:06Oh, sure, Master Jeff.
00:57:07You can't fool Miss Martha on a horse.
00:57:09But she had a picture of him, too.
00:57:11So Mr. Sharon left her a picture as well.
00:57:14Yes, Master.
00:57:16Oh.
00:57:17She told you not to tell.
00:57:20Yes, Master Jeff.
00:57:26Mr. Popo.
00:57:27Mr. Popopolis.
00:57:29Look at this.
00:57:29Just a moment, please.
00:57:31I will call you back and tell you what I think of you.
00:57:34Now I got more troubles of my own.
00:57:37What has happened?
00:57:38Look.
00:57:39It says here the certified check should never have been entered.
00:57:42It says he never finished a race in his life.
00:57:44It says he ought to be pulling a junk wagon.
00:57:47So what?
00:57:48So what?
00:57:48We've bet our money on your advice and now we've lost it.
00:57:51And what about our furniture?
00:57:53We want it immediately.
00:57:54But, lady, I gave them my word they could have the van.
00:57:58And you gave me your word they could have the furniture.
00:58:01Well, yeah, but we don't...
00:58:03But they're cheats and we want our furniture immediately.
00:58:07My friends are not cheats.
00:58:09And if the newspaper's thing that certified check should be in a junk wagon,
00:58:13that is their business.
00:58:14Then you really think he can win?
00:58:16I've been shown.
00:58:17Well, then our money isn't lost.
00:58:19But what about our furniture?
00:58:29Mr. Papapopoulos, now what is it?
00:58:33We were wondering, could you lend us some money on our furniture?
00:58:37You, uh, you're not thinking of doing anything foolish with it, are you?
00:58:41Well, certainly not.
00:58:43What odds can we get?
00:58:47What's the matter, Mike?
00:58:52Anything wrong?
00:58:53Um, you know, what I can't understand is what's the difference between Clydesdale and Chippendale?
00:59:02Why, uh, we'll ask Jeff.
00:59:05Say, Jeff, what's the difference between Clydesdale and Chippendale?
00:59:10Oh, Clydesdale's a four-year-old and Chippendale's a two-year-old.
00:59:13Ha! That's right, I never thought of that!
00:59:17How do you like that?
00:59:19Say, Jeff,
00:59:21Tucky said he heard somebody over in the bushes.
00:59:23I've been watching.
00:59:24We'll trap him tonight, and I've got a good hunch who it is.
00:59:26Well, if you know, tell me, I'll take care of him.
00:59:28No proof, but we'll get plenty of proof tonight.
00:59:31We're probably being watched right now.
00:59:33Tucky,
00:59:33you, Gwen, hide behind certified check and keep your eye on him.
00:59:38Now, use your head.
00:59:39Come on, boys. We're going to take a walk.
00:59:42Come on.
01:00:05What happened?
01:00:06You told me to use my head, Master Jeff, and I did.
01:00:09On Mr. Baker's stomach.
01:00:10Well, I'll handle this, too.
01:00:11No, I've got something better than that.
01:00:14Danny, play the same trick that you played on Collins.
01:00:20Say, Jeff, this guy's coming, too.
01:00:22That's all right.
01:00:23If he wants to run a little while, let him go.
01:00:25After what he tried to do?
01:00:27It's all right.
01:00:28Let him go.
01:00:32What happened?
01:00:34How did I get here?
01:00:36The horse must have kicked you.
01:00:38Hey, Jeff!
01:00:40Jeff, the horse has been hurt.
01:00:41He's lame.
01:00:48I want Baker away from here.
01:00:50He'll go and tell Ralston our horse is lame.
01:00:53Oh, but, Jeff, what good is a lame horse?
01:00:56A lame horse is safe.
01:00:57And in the day of the race, he'll be well again.
01:01:02You're talking in riddles.
01:01:04It just don't make sense.
01:01:05I don't know what it's all about.
01:01:06Clipper Dale, Clyde Dale, lame horse today.
01:01:09Oh, no, you got me.
01:01:11I think I'll take me van and go home.
01:01:15Well, you can see for yourself that the near hind leg is crippled.
01:01:18That horse won't run in any handicap.
01:01:20Very nice work, Baker.
01:01:22That was the only horse I was afraid of.
01:01:24And now I can bet my shirt in safety.
01:01:25And $100,000 in prize money.
01:01:29I thought I'd never get back in time.
01:01:50I had to get identification and all kinds of red tape.
01:01:53But I got $2,300.
01:01:53I'd better not let it all myself.
01:01:56We'll divide it.
01:01:57Well, I can't go.
01:01:58You better hurry and get it on the horse.
01:02:02All right, come on, boys.
01:02:04We're all in this, Danny.
01:02:05Good luck.
01:02:08Well, it won't be long.
01:02:10Jeff, that money's as good as in your pocket.
01:02:13You're not riding for me, Danny.
01:02:14You're riding for old man Sharon.
01:02:16Remember that.
01:02:18I'll remember.
01:02:18Oh, and to be sure you keep him well away from the rail.
01:02:22Have him act up at the barrier so he'll start you on the outside.
01:02:26I get it.
01:02:26Let's go.
01:02:30Say, I thought you said Clayton's after his glue will be scratched.
01:02:33Listen, as far as you're concerned, the entry might as well be scratched.
01:02:37I know.
01:02:44You're coming home a winner, Danny.
01:02:48I know.
01:03:05Horses are out in the post.
01:03:10Certified check breaks through on the rail.
01:03:14Certified check is acting very factlessly out the barrier.
01:03:17Doggone, he's acting up.
01:03:19I was afraid of that.
01:03:20Certified check breaks through again.
01:03:23Fingers do your stuff.
01:03:27Come on, get that horse in.
01:03:29Listen, when he's like this, you know anyone else can do anything with him.
01:03:33Take him to the outside.
01:03:35Certified check has been taken to the outside
01:03:38and will break from an outside closed position.
01:03:47There they go.
01:03:50It's special favor, going to the front on the rail,
01:03:52Amberlight is second, Indian shawl is third,
01:03:55and certified check is fourth.
01:03:57Rothfield Marshall is moving up on the outside very fast.
01:04:02Around the clubhouse turn.
01:04:04It's special favor, going to the front on the rail,
01:04:06Amberlight is second, Indian shawl is third,
01:04:09and Parabola here comes certified check on the outside.
01:04:13Down the backstretch, a special favor in front by one length,
01:04:16Amberlight is second, by two lengths, Indian shawl is third.
01:04:20They're turning for home now,
01:04:21and Field Marshall got through on the rail
01:04:23and is going to the front.
01:04:24Certified check is second on the outside.
01:04:27It's Field Marshall on the rail,
01:04:28by and naked, certified check on the outside.
01:04:31It's Field Marshall, here comes certified check on the outside.
01:04:35They're coming down the stretch,
01:04:36it's Field Marshall and certified check,
01:04:38head and head.
01:04:39Now there's no certified check coming down to line the finish,
01:04:41and it's certified check the winner.
01:04:44By a head on the outside.
01:04:46Man, come on, I want to see the guy
01:04:48that gives you real money for these tickets.
01:04:50Come on, come on, come on.
01:04:52She'll pick the wrong one that time, Lou.
01:04:54Tuggy, look at me, I'm no ghost.
01:05:09Oh, Mr. Sharon, Mr. Sharon.
01:05:24Tuggy, what's the matter?
01:05:24Now you're going to ask me what I dropped off of.
01:05:34Uncle Henry.
01:05:37I can't believe it.
01:05:39I don't understand.
01:05:40I had to do it, dear, for your sake.
01:05:42But what?
01:05:43I'll explain it all to you.
01:05:45Where's Jeff?
01:05:47I don't know.
01:05:48Oh, he must still be at the track.
01:05:49I've got something to do there, too.
01:05:51Let's go and find him.
01:05:57So you give her the check and don't tell her I've gone.
01:06:02If that's what you want, you know what you're doing.
01:06:05Goodbye, Danny.
01:06:06So long, Jeff.
01:06:12Danny has the check, Martha.
01:06:13I've endorsed it to you.
01:06:14Jeff, my boy.
01:06:25So you're Tuggy's ghost.
01:06:28Oh, I always knew you were an old faker.
01:06:31Jeff, what does this mean?
01:06:34It's your horse, isn't it?
01:06:36No more than yours.
01:06:37What are you two talking about?
01:06:39I will lean to both of you.
01:06:41Did Ralston know that?
01:06:43Yes, I told him.
01:06:44Well, you needn't concern yourself about Ralston anymore.
01:06:47I've attended to him faker.
01:06:49What have you done?
01:06:50Well, it isn't so much what I've done
01:06:51as what the racing commission and the police are going to do.
01:06:55Jeff, did Lou tell you you had no share in the horse?
01:06:59Yes, he did.
01:07:01But I wanted you to have full ownership.
01:07:05The horse or you?
01:07:09Well, both.
01:07:10Jeff, Jeff, what are you waiting for?
01:07:13What?