NickandNora'shopesforapleasantafternoonatthelocalracetrackaredashedwhenajockeyisfoundshotdeadinthelockerroom.Nick'sfriendLt.AbramswantshimtohelpoutbutNickisenjoyingthegoodlifetoomuchtogetinvolved.However,heissubsequentlyapproachedbyMajorScullytolookintocorruptionandtheroleoforganizedcrimeingambling.Othersarekilledbutintheend,Nickgathersallofthesuspectsintoaroomandidentifiesthekiller.