Blue Beetle - Thoroughbreds Always Come Through

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Weeping down from the underworld is my ganglin' come the friend of the unfortunate enemy of criminals.

In mysterious, all powerful characters, a problem to the police, but a true state of law, in reality Dan Garrett, a lucky patrolman,

not by everyone but suspected by none of being the Blue Beetle.

As the Blue Beetle he hides behind the strange mask and a suit of impossible food trade armor,

flexible as silk but scarred and sealed.

Today's episode of the Blue Beetle is entitled Thoroughbred Always Come True.

Horse racing is called the sport of king, but common people enjoy it also.

In almost sums of money are betty cheer on horse races.

In almost sums of money are won and lost each year on horse races.

And where enormous sums of money are involved, clever crooks will be ever scheming to divert some of that money into their dishonest hand.

As our story opens, the Roman Dan Garrett is discussing with his friend and competent Dr. Fran the chemist,

a recent death at a nearby racetrack and its possible ramifications.

But Danny, what makes you think buddy Winston's death was murder?

Something that Jackie said before he died in the hospital, what was that?

He said, say goodbye to the real white star for me.

He's a Thoroughbred. White star was the name of the horse he's been writing for some time?

Yes, he's owned by the B&T statement buddy wrote for them.

Is White star a Thoroughbred?

But he is, he hasn't raced like one.

He's been running down a green with the Thoroughbred, he hasn't won a race this season.

Like he hasn't even been in the money. Everyone calls him a dog.

Being in the money means coming in first, second, third or fourth, doesn't it, veteran?

And now he's being brought up here to parkingham racetrack yet.

But tell me Danny, why did buddy Winston's last words make you feel he was murdered?

His body was found in that wild stallion under Mike Stolft.

Apparently he'd been kicked in the head, but the standup, yes.

But what were they doing in the stallion stall?

He had no business there. That horse belonged to the Williams tables.

This horse-based business is beyond need.

Some horses run around in the circle, one of them wins, and a few people win some money,

and a lot of people lose some money.

Well, that's just about right, Doc.

And what are you going to do about buddy Winston's dead?

First get Mike Madigan and run out to the racetrack and look around.

The big race is on today, isn't it?

Yeah, and Mike Stolft is under there.

And what chance has he?

Many of the horses in the race are at top flight therapy, aren't they?

According to the newspapers, well Danny.

If there's something crooked going on, I know you will find it out and be in there and investigate you back.

It's my duty to uphold the law.

Bring every cook to justice and be careful Danny.

Be careful then.

Good luck, boy.

Good luck. Thanks Doc.

How long?

I'm going to find out what makes white star and twinkle.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...

As I see it, Danny,

Jockey wins the newt for much about something crooked in this horse racing business

and was bumped off to keep his mouth shut.

That's my theory, too.

Well, what do you think he knew?

How awesome crooked work and connection with white star.

Well, at that dog, say him a boy.

That horse couldn't run fast enough to keep his feet warm.

That's what everybody thinks.

I've got a hunch he's booked to win this race today.

Oh, don't make me laugh, Danny.

He ain't been in the money this season,

and against thoroughbreds like Sassafras,

and Louis, Greth, and San Simeon.

He looked like he's running backwards.

Ah, just the same.

I've got a hunch he'll win.

Yes, but take my advice.

Don't pack that hunch with a real money bet.

Don't worry, I don't play the races.

I like to see how it is run, but I don't bet on them.

Well, here we are.

You go get the tickets, will I pass the cards?

Okay, Mike.

I don't know if I'll take it.

I don't know if I'll take it.

Just hand line for Brad's pen.

Keep moving.

How's he going?

He's ready here.

Two for the grand fan, please.

Don't need no tickets, officer.

Eight metal pass cans.

Oh, thanks.

But I'm off to leave.

I prefer to buy tickets.

Okay, five bucks for two.

At length.

And Danny.

Did you get the tickets?

Yeah, here we are.

Okay.

Let's go this way.

Okay.

Okay.

Hey, how about a poor drink, Danny?

Okay, Mike.

I'm going to throw around this catacombs.

See what gossip I can pick up.

Okay, I'll hold a sheet for you up in the section.

The sheet.

Yeah, far throw up.

Is that a big deal to finish, mate?

All right, Mike.

I'll be back before the big race.

Hello?

You're the jockey that's riding white star today?

Yeah, that's right.

Name's Jessup?

Yeah.

Mine's Garrett.

Coleman's and Garrett.

Anything wrong, officer?

Oh, no, no, no.

I'm not here to arrest anyone.

I like horses, so I thought I'd come down here and look around.

Oh.

Is that the white star there?

Yeah, that's him.

He's a beauty.

Certainly is.

Can he run?

Like a streak.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

I'm not here to arrest anyone.

I like horses, so I thought I'd come down here and look around.

Like a streak.

What's been holding him back?

Well, I don't know.

I ain't never ridden him in a race.

Wait until he's the rider.

Oh, that's right.

I suppose he gets his name from that white star in his forehead.

Yep.

Well, good luck today.

Thanks, mate.

Let's just have a minute, officer.

Yeah?

Are you here on an official capacity?

Oh, no, just shaking hands with the horses.

Don't be talking to my jockeys or fooling around with horses before a race.

Are you the owner of white, sir?

I represent you, honest.

I see.

You think he'll win today?

I think so, that's it.

Maybe.

Well, don't put your money on the white star.

No.

Well, you're jockey here, and I think never mind what he thinks.

He states all right.

Not to think.

I tell you, put your money on some other horse.

White star isn't ready yet.

New track.

New jockey, I see.

Okay.

Well, goodbye, Jessup.

And good luck.

And thanks for that tip, mister.

It's a sure thing I won't bet on white star.

Well, there's Louis Fred.

Number one.

He's a nice looking, Frilly.

No, Frilly, I won this race.

That's a fast one.

My money.

Yeah?

What about white star?

That's all gone.

Don't make me laugh.

Stan Simion likes his distance.

Anything can happen in the mail in the night.

Yeah?

I'm taking the long shot.

Dude, all of the 50 to one on white star ain't finished.

It's your win.

And an age horse race like this one, he ain't got a chance.

He cuts up so much as the post he may even be left.

Ah, look.

They're at the post.

Louis Fred sure looks good.

Stan Simion's nervous.

Lambda doesn't like the number four spots.

White star's pretty steady.

He's there like a thorough press.

Come on, come on, come on, come on.

That's a fast one.

Out to the front.

What's that horse coming to next to the rail?

Number seven.

Rady day.

Boy, look at him come.

Stan Simion's dropping back.

Where's my horse?

Fast.

He's moving up.

Stan Simion.

He's almost back and up with Rady Day.

Is that somebody else?

Louis Fred's second.

Rady Day third.

White star fourth.

At the corner.

Stan Simion's out of it.

Look.

White star's racing Rady Day.

What do you know about that?

Yeah.

He's moving up on Louis Fred.

Yeah.

Louis Fred can't stand a pace.

I told you no Philly is with this race.

Come on, white star.

Come on, show him how.

Well, I'll be.

He's fast, fast, fast, fast, fast, fast, fast, fast, fast.

And he's in the lead.

Boy, oh boy, I'll come right back.

I'm going to have the race.

I don't want you guys.

So this white star coming down the street.

Come on, white star.

Come on, baby.

Get stuck in that face.

Come on, white star, Adam, baby.

Get the fuck away.

Boy, oh, white star.

White star.

Well, Danny, what did you think of the race?

White star certainly ran like a thoroughbred.

Yeah, I'm sure it did that.

Say, the bookies must have cleaned up.

Why?

Well, nobody was better than white star.

Oh, the big money was on the favorites.

I have a hunch that the owners of white star had plenty of money.

Well, Danny, what did you think of the race?

White star certainly ran like a thoroughbred.

Yeah, I'm sure it did that.

Say, the bookies must have cleaned up.

White star had plenty of money bet on their horse.

And what makes you think that?

I figured they'd be as surprised as anybody else.

The man I met at the stables when I was talking to Jockey Jessup

was too anxious to have me bet on some other horse.

I'm suspicious of it.

He represents the owners.

Why didn't you tell me?

I'd have placed a bet on White star.

I didn't think of it at the time.

Hey, you can let me off here, Mike.

I'm not dropping on Dr. Friends.

Okay.

Yeah, let me have a look into this case, Michelle.

It don't smell right to me.

Keep your eye open for the blue beetle.

Oh, him.

Ah, someday I'll hook him.

Have you do?

Let me know.

I will, that's.

Well, good night, Mike.

Good night, Danny.

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Oh, hello, hello, Danny.

And how are the races?

Oh, great. Some fine horses running.

I heard some of it over the radio.

White star was a great surprise.

Yes, and I can't quite figure it out.

Something's wrong somewhere.

Why?

Well, a horse is good as white star

couldn't run as poorly as he has in the past.

You can't disguise class.

Wait a minute.

Disguise.

That's it.

You got something, Danny?

Almost.

Say, I wonder if...

No, it's fantastic.

Excuse me, Danny.

Oh, yes.

Yes, he's here just a minute.

It's for you, Danny.

A young lady's voice.

Thanks.

Hello?

Yes?

Who?

Millie Jessen.

Hold a jockey sister.

Yes.

What?

I see.

When did it happen?

Yes, I certainly will.

Where?

Yes, I'll be there in 15 minutes.

Goodbye.

Something important, Danny?

Yes, Doc. That was Jess' up sister on the phone.

You know, the jockey road white star?

I met him today.

He's been arrested on some trumped-up charge.

He remembered me and asked her to call me.

Pray to call me himself.

You think it has anything to do with the race this afternoon?

I'm sure of it.

Well, so long, Doc.

I'm going down a headquarters.

A movie to my flight at night, so I'll be back later

for the movie to chain armor and mass.

I'll be here and have everything ready, Danny.

Thanks, Doc.

Bye.

Oh, tell me all about it, Miss Jessen.

Well, just after the race today, when Eddie, my brother,

was changing his clothes.

He overheard a conversation that led him to believe

that white star was going to be shipped to another track tonight.

But white star is supposed to race in the Alice Whiteman Memorial Stakes here next Saturday.

That's right.

So my brother went to Mr. Godshaw, who represents the B&T stable,

and asked him about what he overheard.

What did Godshaw say?

His whole Eddie, his ears were too big.

A little later, somebody went to the racetracks to us

and claimed that they've been robbed of some diamond couplings.

A church was made and they were found in Eddie's locker.

But I know he didn't do it, Mr. God.

I'm positive he did it.

He isn't that kind of a boy.

Oh, Doc, Miss Jessen, don't get excited.

I'm sure this is a frame up to get your brother out of the way for a while.

He was afraid to talk to you himself, so he asked me to.

That was wise.

His crooked work going on somewhere

and I'm going to find out what it is.

What are you going to do?

Talk it over with someone who will clear up this racehorse mystery.

And if it's a crooked racket, he'll smash it in quick order.

What is the explanation of Jackie Jessen's arrest?

Why is White Star to be transported to another track?

How can a losing horse be made into a thoroughbred overnight?

Will Dan Garret solve the mystery?

Or will he turn the job over to the Blue Beetles?

In another part of the city, interesting instructions are being given over the telephone.

Oh, looks vanilla.

You'll clever with a paintbrush.

You've done a slow job on that horse-hbrush.

You kept him looking like a real White Star.

Yeah.

They were bred to have the same confirmation.

He may not be able to run like him, but he sure looks like him.

But...

Yeah, yeah, I know.

I know it was difficult.

But you're getting paid plenty.

I hear what I want you to do.

We're shipping White Star to a little track in the south.

And I want you to disguise him.

No, why do you know that?

Where is the Blue Beetle flying tonight?

Up to the racetrack.

There's no horse racing at night.

No, but there's a horse moving.

The Blue Beetle is going to find out why.

Well, be careful, Danny.

I, yes, I inspected your Blue Chain armor and mask.

It seems in perfect condition.

I thought it was taking anything along,

besides your magic ray and Blue Beetle spotlight,

and just a little paint remover.

Paint remover?

Yes.

I've got a hunch a little paint remover,

may come in handy to remove it at sky.

I hope you're successful.

But why?

Well, for long, Doc.

The Blue Beetle is off to the racetrack.

Hey, Mitch.

A little horse van in here and park.

Okay.

I also put it into the stables.

I'll see if Spanelli's finished with White Star.

And he has to give it the old hood out.

Yeah.

And what then?

I'll come running with White Star and we'll leave him up

into the chucks.

Okay.

I'll keep your motor running.

Soon as we get him loaded, we'll hide there without it.

I got you.

Okay.

Come on, we'll let the load ramp down.

We take the other side.

Yeah.

I got it.

Now.

He's up now.

Hey.

That's cut it.

Now remember to keep your motor running.

I don't worry.

I've done this before.

Okay.

I'll be back as soon as I can.

This is the White Star.

Even though you look like strange brush.

It doesn't look like this.

I've got it.

Now I remember to keep your motor running.

I don't worry.

I've done this before.

Okay.

I'll be back as soon as I can.

Yes.

This is the White Star easy.

Then you look like Strange Brush.

It doesn't look like this.

Look at that stage, brash, this dog.

He's a look like you, but he's not no run like you.

Wait, I hate you, boy, he's the head.

A little more pain on the forehead.

And nobody's no you, little white star.

Everybody thinks you're just a dog.

Boss, he's gonna make a plenty money on you.

Every time you erase, you get other name.

You look like Father Ross.

Are you coming, Mr. Nellie?

Please.

You're frightened me.

I said, you're from here.

Yeah.

He's got the horseman down the road.

His white star ready to go.

Yeah.

I'll see you later.

Move your hands over this way.

Say, that's a swell job.

Nobody's recognizing him.

You're an artist, Brinnelli.

He's Nellie's a good artist.

Damn you.

That's the glimmer.

Somebody's coming.

Nope.

Look how he walked.

Yeah.

A spotlight for a large person.

So from the street, that's the blue people.

He's a master, right?

Before I trigger.

Draw every stable boy and guard in the place here.

Hey, he's not right, Robbie.

Okay.

What do you want?

I want to cut in on this racket.

Well, I'll explore you.

Oh, yeah.

Well, I need to voice in this racket.

You have to see gut ya.

All right.

Which, for the old boys?

It's the law.

It's like mannequin.

The junk cover.

Yes, it's officer mannequin and he ain't so dumb.

So blue, be true.

You want the chiseling on this racket, eh?

You have sharp ears, mannequin.

Listen, copper.

If you're wise, you'll put up that gun and forget you ever saw us.

The boss will pay plenty to keep this quiet.

It's a gold mine.

Oh, yeah?

Well, I ain't prospectin' for gold.

I'm gunin' for racket ears.

Or you ain't gonna get this one?

Well, head for you, copper.

And this is for you, Luke.

Ah, good boy, Spinnerly.

He's got the blue people with the landing.

Hey, Luke.

Look, the length of she's a broke.

She's a set fire to disperse.

Hey, hey, hey, what's going on in there?

Fire!

Somebody turn on your lawn fire.

Get there, now wait.

Help me talk to the blue people over at that store.

All right.

All right.

Eh?

I don't be the end of Mr. Proofito.

He'll bring up with a step, I hope.

Hey, what's about these officers on the money?

Go them on your back and bring them out to the van.

Look up more for Prince somewhere.

Oh, he said that.

How do you have me?

Okay, okay, I'll take him.

You need white star out.

Let's just waitin' out of the road with the motor on it.

Come on, come on, make him snappy.

Now, here we go.

Slaughter.

Well, the blue people certainly had a natter-whiskate that time.

Yes.

Spinelly hit me from behind with a lantern and knocked me unconscious.

When I came to I was in a water tank.

Next to what had been white star as a storm.

The whole place was a place, but how did you escape burning to death?

The asbestos lining you made from my blue beetle armor saving me.

Oh yes, yes I remember.

I made it, so if some racketeer happened to get a fold of your electric ray gun,

he couldn't burn you to death in your blue beetle armor.

That's right, all by the way here.

What became of Manigan?

Didn't you say he was there?

Yes, but a bug named Froggy knocked him out.

I didn't see anything of the math over it.

Did you see the morning paper?

No, I'm about to say about the fire.

Yeah, there we go.

Fire caused considerable damage to the stables of parking in racetrack last night.

Several horses were burned.

First it was thought white star had been burned.

Later the sensational stakes when it was found in one of the stables not touched by the fire.

He is booked to run in the Alice white man memorial stakes on Saturday.

Say something's rotten somewhere.

What do you mean?

A white star was in the part of the stable of the furnace last night,

but he was disguised by a quarter of paint.

I caught one of the cro...

The crooks had worked.

They said they were in the paper.

No, but those crooks can disguise one horse.

They can disguise another.

What are you going to do?

I'm not going to have a look at this white star just a minute, Danny.

I don't see who's out front in the store.

Oh, hello, Doc.

It's Danny here.

Yes, he's in the back.

Money.

Right there.

That's quite a cup on your chin.

Yes, sure.

A horse kicked me last night.

Hello, Mike.

What's this about a horse kicking you?

Oh, hello, Danny.

Yes.

You see, I was investigating this white star, then I got kicked by a horse.

Oh, that's too bad.

Say, but you're just in time.

I'm going out of the track myself.

Why don't you come along?

Maybe you can find the horse that kicked you and the rifted.

That's a good idea.

Come on, now.

Let's go.

I got the car outside.

Goodbye, Doc.

If I find out what I expect to find, the Blue Beetle will fly again tonight.

Danny, would you like to try out the portable television set?

It's ready for the test.

Well, that's great.

I'll pick it up when I come back to my Blue Beetle chain armor and now.

Well, goodbye.

Goodbye, and good luck.

All arrangements have been made, gentlemen.

Sage Brush, the guy's thus white star, will race in the white man memorial on Saturday and lose.

What about the real white star?

He'll run a shady side, disguise the Sage Brush and win, to get along out of him and clean up.

Who's riding here on Saturday?

Oh, and you jockey.

It's his first big race.

He'll think he's riding on the real white star.

What's that humming sound?

Maybe the electric fan in the other room?

What about Jason?

Doesn't he suspect that he's out on bail?

But he'll be kept away from the racetrack.

If he opens his mouth about anything, he'll get what we gave Winston.

Well, I hope your scheme works.

We've invested money and we expect to realize on our investment.

Don't worry, gentlemen.

Your investment is safe.

You've already cleaned up money on yesterday's race.

You'll make a fortune if you let me run things.

What about the policeman and the blue people that discovered Spinelli and Pragy as you call them at work?

They've been disposed of.

Their mouths have been closed forever.

What's that noise?

The blue people.

Sage, I'm alive.

Yes.

Too bad Buddy Winston can't be brought back to life.

What about the blue people?

Your head and shoes got short.

First look at this little black box.

I'm not interested in little black boxes.

You're in my way.

Every action, every word you say is being registered in this portable television set.

That was the sound I heard.

Yes, like an electric fan.

And you were handing behind the curtain,

televising everything that took place here.

A police?

Yes, the police.

They've been receiving everything I've picked up here.

The case is complete gentlemen.

With every television set owner in the city as added witness.

The blue people were here with these proofs.

Say, put the bracelet on them boys.

And to make doubly sure of the blue people, I'll handcuff him, Mike.

All right to hurt your man again, but the blue people has to keep his hands free.

But by gentlemen, it'll be a long time before you see another forced race.

Well, I can laugh now, Danny, when I think how you bluff those crooks.

But at the time, I was worried.

Yes, if I'd known you'd left a tube out of the portable television set,

I'd have had to use different methods.

Luckily, the crooks didn't know it.

They were so surprised and frightened.

They made a full confession when manning and the boys got them down the headquarters.

The next time, I'll make a closer check.

I'd have never forgiven myself if Han had come to you.

Oh, forget it, Doc.

You're the best friend a fellow could have.

I don't know what I'd have done about your help.

Oh, you'd have come too successfully just the same.

Remember, television always comes true.

And so another crook in racket was smashed by the blue people.

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