1 00:00:05,100 --> 00:00:06,620 (Birds chirp) 2 00:00:15,900 --> 00:00:17,860 Give us a lift, mate. 3 00:00:20,340 --> 00:00:21,940 Cheers, mate. 4 00:01:42,740 --> 00:01:44,740 ♪ Theme music 5 00:02:37,140 --> 00:02:39,020 Yes? 6 00:02:41,180 --> 00:02:42,740 Good morning. 7 00:02:44,180 --> 00:02:46,179 And to you. 8 00:02:46,180 --> 00:02:48,140 Come. Come in. 9 00:02:56,820 --> 00:02:59,459 I'm afraid I've caused you a lot of trouble. 10 00:02:59,460 --> 00:03:02,420 No. Of course you haven't. 11 00:03:04,820 --> 00:03:06,739 You're cold. Here. 12 00:03:06,740 --> 00:03:08,980 Let's pop this on. 13 00:03:10,180 --> 00:03:11,939 Here we are. 14 00:03:11,940 --> 00:03:13,859 Please. 15 00:03:13,860 --> 00:03:15,540 Sit down. 16 00:03:21,980 --> 00:03:23,540 It seemed like, um... 17 00:03:25,180 --> 00:03:26,899 ...you were close to collapse last night. 18 00:03:26,900 --> 00:03:29,900 Are you...? Feeling much better. Thank you. 19 00:03:33,740 --> 00:03:35,500 You don't need to be formal with me. 20 00:03:38,300 --> 00:03:40,340 I'm out of practice. 21 00:03:44,300 --> 00:03:46,140 I think we both are. 22 00:03:53,100 --> 00:03:55,260 I searched for you, you know. 23 00:03:56,540 --> 00:03:58,619 I knew you would. 24 00:03:58,620 --> 00:04:01,260 I searched. And searched. 25 00:04:02,780 --> 00:04:04,700 17 years I... 26 00:04:07,420 --> 00:04:09,860 All my contacts, right throughout Asia. 27 00:04:12,460 --> 00:04:13,939 I thought... 28 00:04:13,940 --> 00:04:16,540 I thought I'd lost you both. 29 00:04:19,620 --> 00:04:22,300 Oh, good Lord, of course you... 30 00:04:24,500 --> 00:04:26,179 Our Lee, she survived. 31 00:04:26,180 --> 00:04:27,740 She's alive. 32 00:04:29,580 --> 00:04:32,019 What?! Yes. 33 00:04:32,020 --> 00:04:37,340 Our beautiful daughter, I saw her just last year in China. 34 00:04:38,860 --> 00:04:42,379 She can't be. Yes, she is! 35 00:04:42,380 --> 00:04:43,859 And... 36 00:04:43,860 --> 00:04:45,540 ...she's a mother now. 37 00:04:47,540 --> 00:04:49,619 Really?! Yes! 38 00:04:49,620 --> 00:04:52,099 Yes! Lee? 39 00:04:52,100 --> 00:04:53,820 Yes, I promise you! 40 00:04:57,540 --> 00:05:00,699 Come. I know. 41 00:05:00,700 --> 00:05:03,539 I know. 42 00:05:03,540 --> 00:05:05,099 (Whispers) I know. 43 00:05:05,100 --> 00:05:07,420 JEAN: Lucien? Not now, Jean. 44 00:05:08,700 --> 00:05:10,940 Ah, the Chief Superintendent is here. 45 00:05:14,620 --> 00:05:16,460 Please excuse me. 46 00:05:21,620 --> 00:05:23,179 Frank. Lucien. 47 00:05:23,180 --> 00:05:25,659 Haven't caught you at a bad time, I hope? Well, somewhat. 48 00:05:25,660 --> 00:05:27,579 Oh. Apologies. But can't be helped. 49 00:05:27,580 --> 00:05:29,939 You're required down at the racetrack. 50 00:05:29,940 --> 00:05:32,339 Apparently a rider's taken a fall and... 51 00:05:32,340 --> 00:05:34,419 Do you really need me there? Please... 52 00:05:34,420 --> 00:05:36,220 Don't stay on my account. 53 00:05:39,540 --> 00:05:41,780 Chief Superintendent Frank Carlyle... 54 00:05:43,460 --> 00:05:45,580 ...this is Mai Lin, my wife. 55 00:05:48,780 --> 00:05:50,540 Very pleased to meet you, Mai Lin. 56 00:05:55,500 --> 00:05:56,980 I'll get my things. 57 00:06:00,460 --> 00:06:02,019 Straightforward fall. 58 00:06:02,020 --> 00:06:04,019 Jockey died instantly. 59 00:06:04,020 --> 00:06:06,539 Alexander Martin. Doesn't ring a bell. 60 00:06:06,540 --> 00:06:08,299 Won the Ballarat Cup yesterday. 61 00:06:08,300 --> 00:06:10,179 Horse is in a bad way, from what I hear. 62 00:06:10,180 --> 00:06:12,899 Really? Well, perhaps you should call a vet. 63 00:06:12,900 --> 00:06:15,259 Perhaps I should. 64 00:06:15,260 --> 00:06:18,419 Straightforward, you say? 65 00:06:18,420 --> 00:06:19,859 Well, why do you want me there? 66 00:06:19,860 --> 00:06:21,460 Oh, just to keep an eye on things. 67 00:06:26,900 --> 00:06:28,620 So, your wife? 68 00:06:30,900 --> 00:06:32,579 Yes, Frank. It's... 69 00:06:32,580 --> 00:06:34,380 It's a very long story. 70 00:06:35,620 --> 00:06:37,180 Yes, I expect it is. 71 00:07:08,220 --> 00:07:09,820 (Rifle shot) 72 00:07:28,620 --> 00:07:30,179 Lucky Frank Carlyle. 73 00:07:30,180 --> 00:07:33,419 Terrible business. That it is, Terrence. 74 00:07:33,420 --> 00:07:36,419 Never get used to it. Ada's devastated. 75 00:07:36,420 --> 00:07:40,739 Favourite rider, favourite horse. After yesterday's trial... 76 00:07:40,740 --> 00:07:42,500 Hmm. 77 00:07:43,820 --> 00:07:46,219 Well, I'll... see you later, Terrence. 78 00:07:46,220 --> 00:07:47,980 That you will, Frank. 79 00:08:16,700 --> 00:08:18,459 Who else was out on the track with you? 80 00:08:18,460 --> 00:08:20,459 Just me. And Robyn was in the stables. 81 00:08:20,460 --> 00:08:22,420 Miss Heywood? 82 00:08:26,460 --> 00:08:28,299 Bradley Tennant. I manage the track. 83 00:08:28,300 --> 00:08:31,739 Lucien Blake, our police surgeon. How do you do? 84 00:08:31,740 --> 00:08:34,179 I'm guessing a fractured spine, Doctor? 85 00:08:34,180 --> 00:08:37,659 Well... A little too early to say. Hmm. 86 00:08:37,660 --> 00:08:40,939 Robyn Dawson, Shane Heywood. 87 00:08:40,940 --> 00:08:42,659 Did you see him fall? 88 00:08:42,660 --> 00:08:44,339 Nah. I just heard the horse screamin'. 89 00:08:44,340 --> 00:08:46,419 I got there, then Robyn come running up. 90 00:08:46,420 --> 00:08:48,179 He was dead when we got to him. 91 00:08:48,180 --> 00:08:50,540 Right. Alright, well, thank you very much. 92 00:08:51,580 --> 00:08:53,220 Off you go. 93 00:08:55,420 --> 00:08:56,900 Ah, shame about Alex. 94 00:08:58,220 --> 00:09:01,700 Least he got to win his last race. Small mercies. 95 00:09:03,820 --> 00:09:05,579 Had many falls here lately, Mr Tennant? 96 00:09:05,580 --> 00:09:08,939 Ballarat's a safe track for a dangerous sport, Doctor. 97 00:09:08,940 --> 00:09:10,700 We take pride in that. 98 00:09:12,100 --> 00:09:13,620 I won't keep you. 99 00:09:20,420 --> 00:09:23,020 (Robyn sobs) Gents, please. 100 00:09:25,340 --> 00:09:27,900 (Sighs) I'll manage, Terry, it's fine. 101 00:09:30,980 --> 00:09:32,539 You wanted to talk to me. 102 00:09:32,540 --> 00:09:34,539 Just a few questions if you wouldn't mind. 103 00:09:34,540 --> 00:09:36,219 Of course. 104 00:09:36,220 --> 00:09:38,540 Could you tell me what time the accident happened. 105 00:09:40,540 --> 00:09:43,739 I can't be sure. Um... It was just after sunrise, I think. 106 00:09:43,740 --> 00:09:47,740 That's fine. Any idea what may have caused the fall? 107 00:09:48,740 --> 00:09:50,299 No. 108 00:09:50,300 --> 00:09:53,539 He'd only just come back from a bad fall at the Spring Carnival. 109 00:09:53,540 --> 00:09:57,300 He said he was cleared to ride, Ada. Yes, I know, but... still. 110 00:09:58,700 --> 00:10:02,299 I just know that not being in the saddle would almost drive him mad. 111 00:10:02,300 --> 00:10:04,820 It does sound like there was no telling him. 112 00:10:05,820 --> 00:10:07,780 That's right. Thank you. 113 00:10:09,180 --> 00:10:10,899 Well, thank you, ma'am. 114 00:10:10,900 --> 00:10:15,179 And may I say... congratulations on yesterday's win. 115 00:10:15,180 --> 00:10:17,579 It was thoroughly deserved. 116 00:10:17,580 --> 00:10:20,540 Oh. Thank you, Chief Superintendent. 117 00:10:21,580 --> 00:10:23,540 That's very kind of you. Thank you. 118 00:10:26,180 --> 00:10:28,179 Well... good day. 119 00:10:28,180 --> 00:10:30,020 (Clears throat) 120 00:10:36,940 --> 00:10:39,499 Frank... If I didn't know better... 121 00:10:39,500 --> 00:10:41,179 Oh, shut up. 122 00:10:41,180 --> 00:10:43,340 Were you flirting with her at the end there? 123 00:10:44,900 --> 00:10:46,579 Well, she's a handsome lady. 124 00:10:46,580 --> 00:10:51,099 You know, the first win I ever had on a nag was on a horse she trained. 125 00:10:51,100 --> 00:10:52,859 Had a soft spot for her ever since. 126 00:10:52,860 --> 00:10:55,019 And what's she like as a person? 127 00:10:55,020 --> 00:10:58,979 Tough job, training horses. Respect is hard-won. 128 00:10:58,980 --> 00:11:00,660 Especially if you're a woman. 129 00:11:02,100 --> 00:11:03,660 She's obviously got yours. 130 00:11:13,700 --> 00:11:15,499 Good morning. Oh, good morning. 131 00:11:15,500 --> 00:11:17,220 Come in. 132 00:11:18,940 --> 00:11:21,979 I've made breakfast. Bacon and eggs, and there's toast. 133 00:11:21,980 --> 00:11:23,699 It's... 134 00:11:23,700 --> 00:11:25,979 ...probably nothing like you're used to. 135 00:11:25,980 --> 00:11:27,940 No, it sounds lovely. 136 00:11:28,940 --> 00:11:30,340 Please, sit. 137 00:11:35,540 --> 00:11:37,140 Tea? Please. 138 00:11:43,420 --> 00:11:45,540 This is... marmalade? Mmm-hmm. 139 00:11:47,340 --> 00:11:49,540 It's been such a long time. 140 00:11:51,860 --> 00:11:54,539 Oh, forgive my ignorance. I never imagined... 141 00:11:54,540 --> 00:11:57,100 That a Chinese woman might have a taste for marmalade? 142 00:11:59,540 --> 00:12:02,539 My father tried to be more British than the British. 143 00:12:02,540 --> 00:12:04,460 A lot of us did. 144 00:12:06,140 --> 00:12:07,860 Reminds me of... childhood. 145 00:12:12,980 --> 00:12:14,619 Won't you join me? 146 00:12:14,620 --> 00:12:16,780 Oh, I'd better get to work. 147 00:12:18,180 --> 00:12:20,219 Is there anything else you need, Mrs Blake? 148 00:12:20,220 --> 00:12:21,900 Thank you but no. 149 00:12:33,460 --> 00:12:37,419 Some of the damage to the vertebrae appears to be antemortem. 150 00:12:37,420 --> 00:12:39,179 See? 151 00:12:39,180 --> 00:12:41,220 Signs of healing. 152 00:12:42,540 --> 00:12:47,339 Yes. Apparently, he'd just come back after a nasty fall. 153 00:12:47,340 --> 00:12:49,739 So this morning's fall exacerbates the damage 154 00:12:49,740 --> 00:12:51,499 and severs the spinal column. 155 00:12:51,500 --> 00:12:55,299 Yes. In fact, his doctors advised him never to ride again. 156 00:12:55,300 --> 00:12:57,860 Then he should have known better. 157 00:13:00,220 --> 00:13:01,739 Contusion to the skull - 158 00:13:01,740 --> 00:13:03,699 rear left parietal. 159 00:13:03,700 --> 00:13:06,100 From where the horse rolled on him? Possibly. 160 00:13:07,420 --> 00:13:09,619 Bruising in a band across the lower ribs. 161 00:13:09,620 --> 00:13:12,820 Ah. Maybe he hit the railing. 162 00:13:14,180 --> 00:13:16,179 Wouldn't that be more generalised? Well... 163 00:13:16,180 --> 00:13:17,819 Do you know how to cook? 164 00:13:17,820 --> 00:13:21,019 That may well be the strangest thing you've ever asked me, Alice. 165 00:13:21,020 --> 00:13:24,020 (Sighs) I was told I should know how to cook. Do you? 166 00:13:25,940 --> 00:13:27,499 Well, I... 167 00:13:27,500 --> 00:13:28,979 Not really, no. 168 00:13:28,980 --> 00:13:31,100 Oh. That's a shame. 169 00:13:32,220 --> 00:13:34,020 You might be right about that railing. 170 00:13:36,220 --> 00:13:37,780 Ready? 171 00:13:39,780 --> 00:13:43,020 (Squelching thud) Lungs - good condition. 172 00:13:44,300 --> 00:13:46,460 Not a smoker, by the looks. Rare, for a jockey. 173 00:13:48,100 --> 00:13:49,939 Who said you should know how to cook? 174 00:13:49,940 --> 00:13:52,820 A registrar. Why? 175 00:13:54,020 --> 00:13:57,340 I was... entertaining and I burnt some meat. 176 00:13:58,860 --> 00:14:01,299 Do you think Mrs Beazley might teach me? 177 00:14:01,300 --> 00:14:04,380 Ah, if I could call her... You will not call. 178 00:14:07,340 --> 00:14:09,539 You'll come over for dinner, yes? 179 00:14:09,540 --> 00:14:11,299 Good. 180 00:14:11,300 --> 00:14:13,660 Alice, this is interesting. Have a look. 181 00:14:14,860 --> 00:14:16,539 Partial rupture of the liver 182 00:14:16,540 --> 00:14:20,259 but there's a significant amount of blood in the cavity. 183 00:14:20,260 --> 00:14:23,139 Which means it happened quite some time prior to death. 184 00:14:23,140 --> 00:14:25,500 He must have been in tremendous pain. 185 00:14:28,260 --> 00:14:30,780 We should certainly make a note of that, I think, Alice. 186 00:14:33,260 --> 00:14:34,820 Agnes? 187 00:14:36,260 --> 00:14:39,460 The young fool on the desk told me to wait here. 188 00:14:40,980 --> 00:14:43,020 Um, thank you, Dr Harvey. 189 00:14:47,660 --> 00:14:49,500 Now... 190 00:14:50,860 --> 00:14:52,459 Everything alright? 191 00:14:52,460 --> 00:14:54,700 No, Lucien. It isn't. 192 00:14:56,820 --> 00:15:02,940 Y-You remember me talking to you... at hideous length, I'm sure... 193 00:15:04,140 --> 00:15:05,659 ...about Lex? 194 00:15:05,660 --> 00:15:07,420 Yes, your nephew. 195 00:15:10,820 --> 00:15:12,540 He died this morning. 196 00:15:15,540 --> 00:15:19,740 (Sighs) Lex. Alex. Alex Martin. Goodness me. 197 00:15:21,620 --> 00:15:24,619 I'm... Oh, do stop fussing. I'm fine. 198 00:15:24,620 --> 00:15:26,979 Foolishly, I didn't make the connection. 199 00:15:26,980 --> 00:15:28,980 Well, why would you? 200 00:15:31,540 --> 00:15:36,499 I wanted to inform you that I will take care of all funeral expenses. 201 00:15:36,500 --> 00:15:38,540 I'll pass it on. Do that. 202 00:15:40,300 --> 00:15:42,100 Agnes, forgive me for asking, but... 203 00:15:43,300 --> 00:15:45,699 ...did Alex ever talk to you about 204 00:15:45,700 --> 00:15:48,659 anything questionable going on at the track? 205 00:15:48,660 --> 00:15:52,460 Well, it's horse racing. Everyone's questionable. 206 00:15:54,220 --> 00:15:58,779 He sustained an injury in the hours before he died. 207 00:15:58,780 --> 00:16:02,940 The sort of thing typically associated with fist fighting. 208 00:16:05,540 --> 00:16:07,579 The police told me he fell. 209 00:16:07,580 --> 00:16:09,660 On a training run. Is that true? 210 00:16:10,700 --> 00:16:12,259 Well... 211 00:16:12,260 --> 00:16:15,900 What experienced rider falls on a training run? 212 00:16:20,940 --> 00:16:23,660 Very good. Keep going, keep going. Come on. 213 00:16:27,900 --> 00:16:29,540 Keep going, that's it. 214 00:16:32,180 --> 00:16:33,819 Good girl. 215 00:16:33,820 --> 00:16:35,419 Come on. 216 00:16:35,420 --> 00:16:36,899 Whoa. 217 00:16:36,900 --> 00:16:38,620 Whoa, stop, stop, stop. 218 00:16:49,900 --> 00:16:51,580 (Sighs) 219 00:16:54,900 --> 00:16:57,820 Come on. Come on, girl. 220 00:16:59,460 --> 00:17:01,740 Good girl. That's it. Good girl. 221 00:18:31,620 --> 00:18:35,259 So, what you're saying is someone strings up a cable across the track? 222 00:18:35,260 --> 00:18:37,179 Yes. 223 00:18:37,180 --> 00:18:40,979 Must have been reasonably thick. A thinner wire would've... 224 00:18:40,980 --> 00:18:43,019 Well, would've caused some kind of laceration. 225 00:18:43,020 --> 00:18:47,179 So Martin rides apace and doesn't see the cable... 226 00:18:47,180 --> 00:18:48,659 Brings him down. 227 00:18:48,660 --> 00:18:52,180 His vertebrae are already weakened. 228 00:18:53,260 --> 00:18:54,979 And the fall severs his spine. 229 00:18:54,980 --> 00:18:56,539 So where's this cable? 230 00:18:56,540 --> 00:18:58,100 Tyre tracks, Frank. 231 00:18:59,300 --> 00:19:00,860 Recent, too. 232 00:19:07,260 --> 00:19:09,420 There you are - about 7'2". 233 00:19:11,420 --> 00:19:14,460 And what was the injury to the horse? Just a broken leg, I hear. 234 00:19:15,940 --> 00:19:19,820 Right. The horse obviously went under the wire... 235 00:19:21,460 --> 00:19:23,340 ...and Alex took the impact on his chest. 236 00:19:25,260 --> 00:19:27,259 Frank, did you know something was going on? 237 00:19:27,260 --> 00:19:29,700 Is that why you dragged me down here this morning? 238 00:19:35,540 --> 00:19:39,259 I already told you all this. Won't take long, Mr Tennant. 239 00:19:39,260 --> 00:19:41,260 Just double-checking a few facts, alright? 240 00:19:42,780 --> 00:19:44,859 So, who was on the track this morning, sir? 241 00:19:44,860 --> 00:19:48,339 Myself. Ada had both the horses out. 242 00:19:48,340 --> 00:19:51,859 Shane Heywood and Alex Martin riding. 243 00:19:51,860 --> 00:19:53,779 What about Robyn Dawson? 244 00:19:53,780 --> 00:19:56,259 She was cleaning out the stables. 245 00:19:56,260 --> 00:19:58,219 You saw no-one else? 246 00:19:58,220 --> 00:20:00,899 I told you, no! Now, I've got work to do. 247 00:20:00,900 --> 00:20:02,860 Trouble is, Mr Tennant... 248 00:20:04,180 --> 00:20:06,539 ...Alex Martin's fall this morning wasn't an accident. 249 00:20:06,540 --> 00:20:09,660 It's now a murder investigation, so probably best you sit back down. 250 00:20:17,660 --> 00:20:21,580 Hello, Robyn. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. 251 00:20:25,780 --> 00:20:27,500 Beautiful animals, aren't they? 252 00:20:28,740 --> 00:20:30,419 Goodness me, it must've been... 253 00:20:30,420 --> 00:20:33,539 ...terrible for you to see that horse put down today. 254 00:20:33,540 --> 00:20:35,100 What was its name again? 255 00:20:36,340 --> 00:20:39,019 Blue Monday. Blue Monday, that's right. 256 00:20:39,020 --> 00:20:40,740 Poor thing. 257 00:20:43,420 --> 00:20:45,380 Robyn, what... what happened this morning? 258 00:20:47,380 --> 00:20:49,540 I saw Mr Tennant and he was talking to Shane. 259 00:20:51,180 --> 00:20:53,619 The jockey who... who found Alex? 260 00:20:53,620 --> 00:20:56,339 And then Shane goes out onto the track and he chases Alex. 261 00:20:56,340 --> 00:20:59,779 Why did he chase him? Alex won the race yesterday. 262 00:20:59,780 --> 00:21:03,219 That's right. Shane came in second. 263 00:21:03,220 --> 00:21:05,699 He hates losing. 264 00:21:05,700 --> 00:21:09,260 Did they fight yesterday after the race? 265 00:21:10,980 --> 00:21:12,700 Why are you asking all these question? 266 00:21:14,380 --> 00:21:18,699 Because someone strung a cable across the track. 267 00:21:18,700 --> 00:21:21,900 It caused Alex to fall - that's what killed him. 268 00:21:24,620 --> 00:21:26,460 And that's why Blue Monday died? 269 00:21:33,620 --> 00:21:35,180 (Breathes heavily) 270 00:21:36,700 --> 00:21:39,339 Look, there were two riders on the track, one of them fell. 271 00:21:39,340 --> 00:21:41,632 How would I know what happened?! It was on the far turn! 272 00:21:42,940 --> 00:21:45,220 I think you've forgotten your manners, Bradley. 273 00:21:46,940 --> 00:21:48,579 Now, it's a simple question. 274 00:21:48,580 --> 00:21:50,660 Did he have any enemies on the track? 275 00:21:54,700 --> 00:21:57,260 Perhaps you should talk to Shane Heywood. 276 00:22:09,140 --> 00:22:10,699 Mr Heywood, how are you? 277 00:22:10,700 --> 00:22:14,379 When you punched Alex Martin after the race yesterday 278 00:22:14,380 --> 00:22:15,900 you ruptured his liver. 279 00:22:16,980 --> 00:22:18,739 Were you trying to kill him? 280 00:22:18,740 --> 00:22:20,779 Hmm? 281 00:22:20,780 --> 00:22:22,500 Is that what you were trying to do? 282 00:22:24,260 --> 00:22:25,900 (Horse neighs) 283 00:22:28,860 --> 00:22:30,540 Couldn't bloody wait, could you? 284 00:22:45,020 --> 00:22:47,260 It's alright, it's alright. He's alive. 285 00:22:53,220 --> 00:22:56,179 Apparently, he was pursuing Alex Martin around the track 286 00:22:56,180 --> 00:22:57,820 prior to the race. 287 00:23:00,300 --> 00:23:02,419 Want me to take a statement from Mrs McCrae? 288 00:23:02,420 --> 00:23:04,499 Nah, I'll go and do that, Bill. 289 00:23:04,500 --> 00:23:06,900 Why don't you go and talk to that young stablehand? 290 00:23:13,700 --> 00:23:15,939 So, how'd they get on, Martin and Heywood? 291 00:23:15,940 --> 00:23:18,939 (Sighs) Fierce rivals. 292 00:23:18,940 --> 00:23:20,739 But friendly, off the track. 293 00:23:20,740 --> 00:23:22,619 That's not what we heard. 294 00:23:22,620 --> 00:23:25,100 Well, who have you been talking to? 295 00:23:27,180 --> 00:23:28,660 Was it Robyn? 296 00:23:30,180 --> 00:23:32,659 (Sighs) You know she's not the most sociable girl. 297 00:23:32,660 --> 00:23:35,899 She cares more for horses than she does for people. 298 00:23:35,900 --> 00:23:37,779 Really? 299 00:23:37,780 --> 00:23:41,419 Alex is too hard with the whip and Shane is too heavy with his boots. 300 00:23:41,420 --> 00:23:44,139 Then why does Mr Tennant keep employing her? 301 00:23:44,140 --> 00:23:46,499 Well... her dad was a gifted jockey. 302 00:23:46,500 --> 00:23:51,140 He died in a fall on the same stretch that took Alex. 303 00:23:54,220 --> 00:23:55,900 You didn't know that? 304 00:23:56,700 --> 00:23:58,979 You saw nothing suspicious after the accident? 305 00:23:58,980 --> 00:24:00,539 Do you see this graze?! 306 00:24:00,540 --> 00:24:02,699 (Sighs) Not really, Miss Dawson. 307 00:24:02,700 --> 00:24:05,019 Did you see any vehicles beside the track? 308 00:24:05,020 --> 00:24:07,019 You can feel it - the fetlock's inflamed. 309 00:24:07,020 --> 00:24:08,979 Would you mind just answering the question? 310 00:24:08,980 --> 00:24:10,539 Don't do that! 311 00:24:10,540 --> 00:24:13,099 This horse was injured while you were chasing Shane 312 00:24:13,100 --> 00:24:14,819 and you're asking me about a car?! 313 00:24:14,820 --> 00:24:17,340 I really wouldn't do that if I were you, Miss Dawson. 314 00:24:20,140 --> 00:24:21,740 Take this. 315 00:24:23,500 --> 00:24:26,219 (Sighs) No, I didn't see anything. 316 00:24:26,220 --> 00:24:27,900 Smile! (Camera clicks) 317 00:24:29,460 --> 00:24:31,980 The whole farmhand thing suits you, Sergeant. 318 00:24:33,900 --> 00:24:36,339 I understand that the enquiry into Alex Martin's death 319 00:24:36,340 --> 00:24:38,499 is being treated as suspicious - care to comment? 320 00:24:38,500 --> 00:24:40,620 Not today, Miss Anderson. 321 00:24:46,620 --> 00:24:49,100 How'd you get on with Miss Dawson? The girl's mad. 322 00:24:50,100 --> 00:24:51,859 And that journo's hanging round again. 323 00:24:51,860 --> 00:24:54,099 Oh, you gotta give her full marks for effort. 324 00:24:54,100 --> 00:24:57,339 Did you search the stables? Top to bottom - didn't find a thing. 325 00:24:57,340 --> 00:24:59,299 Alright, well, you head back to the station. 326 00:24:59,300 --> 00:25:01,340 The doctor and I have a personal call to make. 327 00:25:13,540 --> 00:25:15,220 Are you coming? 328 00:25:23,300 --> 00:25:24,780 Shorty? 329 00:25:27,380 --> 00:25:28,940 Cunningham. 330 00:25:31,740 --> 00:25:34,259 Lucky Carlyle. Terry. 331 00:25:34,260 --> 00:25:36,979 Ah, Lucien Blake. Terry Noonan. 332 00:25:36,980 --> 00:25:40,179 Mr Noonan. Gets an introduction this time. 333 00:25:40,180 --> 00:25:41,699 Indeed. 334 00:25:41,700 --> 00:25:44,740 This is a pleasure. 335 00:25:46,900 --> 00:25:49,179 Well, we're here to talk about Alexander Martin. 336 00:25:49,180 --> 00:25:51,259 Had a favourite in yesterday's Cup. 337 00:25:51,260 --> 00:25:54,379 A great little horse. You won some money, I believe...? 338 00:25:54,380 --> 00:25:56,500 Has Bradley Tennant been on the phone to you? 339 00:25:58,620 --> 00:26:00,980 Well, then, you know why we're here. 340 00:26:02,500 --> 00:26:04,020 What can you tell us? 341 00:26:07,460 --> 00:26:08,980 Afternoon, Dutchy. 342 00:26:10,500 --> 00:26:13,140 It's alright. We're all friends here, aren't we, Frank? 343 00:26:15,980 --> 00:26:18,020 Word is that Alex may have had some enemies. 344 00:26:21,980 --> 00:26:24,340 Alright. Shane Heywood. 345 00:26:26,140 --> 00:26:29,659 No really bad blood, but Heywood likes to win. 346 00:26:29,660 --> 00:26:31,020 Enough to harm him? 347 00:26:35,660 --> 00:26:38,179 Who else? Bradley Tennant? 348 00:26:38,180 --> 00:26:41,019 Bradley likes the sound of his own voice. 349 00:26:41,020 --> 00:26:43,779 Do you... talk, Lucien? 350 00:26:43,780 --> 00:26:46,539 Too much, I'm told. 351 00:26:46,540 --> 00:26:48,980 Certainly getting on my nerves. 352 00:26:51,540 --> 00:26:53,220 Robyn Dawson. 353 00:26:54,220 --> 00:26:57,980 I knew her dad. She might do something in the heat of the moment. 354 00:27:00,180 --> 00:27:02,580 This helping? 355 00:27:03,140 --> 00:27:05,499 Where were you this morning when Alex Martin fell? 356 00:27:05,500 --> 00:27:09,459 At the track. And no, I didn't see anything. 357 00:27:09,460 --> 00:27:11,139 Interesting. 358 00:27:11,140 --> 00:27:14,340 Anything else you might know that could help? 359 00:27:15,380 --> 00:27:17,580 That's as much as I can tell you, Frank. 360 00:27:20,740 --> 00:27:24,180 Blake, would you mind stepping outside for the moment? 361 00:27:25,540 --> 00:27:26,779 It's alright. 362 00:27:26,780 --> 00:27:28,939 Not gonna bite me. 363 00:27:28,940 --> 00:27:31,340 Are you? Frank? 364 00:27:34,540 --> 00:27:36,859 Very good. Pleasure, Mr Noonan. 365 00:27:36,860 --> 00:27:38,420 Yeah. Lucien. 366 00:27:44,980 --> 00:27:47,219 Top shot. Ha! 367 00:27:47,220 --> 00:27:50,259 How are you? Um, just a beer, if I may? 368 00:27:50,260 --> 00:27:52,260 Thanks ever so much. 369 00:27:55,580 --> 00:27:57,379 Ah, wonderful. 370 00:27:57,380 --> 00:27:58,860 Thank you. 371 00:28:03,180 --> 00:28:05,100 Een bier? 372 00:28:07,020 --> 00:28:08,940 Thanks. I'd kill for one. 373 00:28:14,540 --> 00:28:16,220 I saw you at the track this morning. 374 00:28:18,180 --> 00:28:20,020 Were you there when Alex Martin fell? 375 00:28:21,660 --> 00:28:24,860 Not sure. Mr Noonan likes to keep me busy. 376 00:28:26,020 --> 00:28:27,500 I see. 377 00:28:28,620 --> 00:28:30,219 How long have you worked for him? 378 00:28:30,220 --> 00:28:33,540 A while. Doing what, exactly? 379 00:28:35,380 --> 00:28:36,980 This. And that. 380 00:28:40,420 --> 00:28:43,099 I see you've got some bark missing - you hurt yourself? 381 00:28:43,100 --> 00:28:46,299 Nothing serious. Part of the job. 382 00:28:46,300 --> 00:28:48,099 Sounds dangerous. 383 00:28:48,100 --> 00:28:49,620 Yeah, I'm fine. 384 00:28:51,580 --> 00:28:54,259 I don't imagine jockeys would put up much of a fight, 385 00:28:54,260 --> 00:28:55,780 given the size difference. 386 00:29:00,460 --> 00:29:04,259 Alex owed the boss some money. I give him a reminder. 387 00:29:04,260 --> 00:29:05,780 When? 388 00:29:07,180 --> 00:29:08,819 After the race. 389 00:29:08,820 --> 00:29:10,900 He was a tough little bastard. 390 00:29:19,700 --> 00:29:21,260 Well... 391 00:29:22,820 --> 00:29:24,539 Interesting chap, Terry Noonan. 392 00:29:24,540 --> 00:29:27,139 His sizeable Dutch friend in there 393 00:29:27,140 --> 00:29:29,220 just happens to have bruised knuckles. 394 00:29:30,780 --> 00:29:32,659 Hmm. Yes. 395 00:29:32,660 --> 00:29:36,779 He admitted punching Alex yesterday to remind him about his debts. 396 00:29:36,780 --> 00:29:39,859 By the way, Terry tell you anything else once I'd left the room? 397 00:29:39,860 --> 00:29:41,619 No, nothing of any consequence. 398 00:29:41,620 --> 00:29:43,620 How much are you in for, Frank? 399 00:29:45,860 --> 00:29:47,539 Well, I did have one win yesterday. 400 00:29:47,540 --> 00:29:49,100 How much do you owe him? 401 00:29:50,740 --> 00:29:53,019 A lot. 402 00:29:53,020 --> 00:29:55,579 Frank, the man's an SP bookie with a thug the size of... 403 00:29:55,580 --> 00:29:57,899 Yes, thank you, Blake, I'm well aware of that. 404 00:29:57,900 --> 00:30:01,299 Then what are you doing? A man's gotta have a vice or two. 405 00:30:01,300 --> 00:30:03,260 Especially since the wife died. 406 00:30:05,580 --> 00:30:08,540 That why you wanted me along this morning? To keep you honest? 407 00:30:09,780 --> 00:30:11,539 A man like Noonan... (Sighs) 408 00:30:11,540 --> 00:30:13,939 ...the money you owe him's the least of your problems. 409 00:30:13,940 --> 00:30:15,819 Yes, thank you, Blake, for the lecture, 410 00:30:15,820 --> 00:30:17,620 but we do have another stop to make. 411 00:30:20,020 --> 00:30:22,700 Apparently, Alex Martin lived here the last couple of years. 412 00:30:24,820 --> 00:30:27,499 Right. So what are we looking at? 413 00:30:27,500 --> 00:30:30,460 Nothing. That's the point. 414 00:30:31,980 --> 00:30:34,140 He's packed everything up. 415 00:30:36,340 --> 00:30:37,980 But he's left this. 416 00:30:44,620 --> 00:30:46,420 Aunty Agnes Clasby. 417 00:30:47,860 --> 00:30:51,539 He knew his days were numbered and he packed up his life. 418 00:30:51,540 --> 00:30:54,459 Didn't you say the rupture in his liver wasn't fatal, though? 419 00:30:54,460 --> 00:30:56,099 Still, he knew. 420 00:30:56,100 --> 00:30:58,580 I've looked through it - it's all personal stuff. 421 00:31:00,980 --> 00:31:02,699 Ballarat Cup. 422 00:31:02,700 --> 00:31:04,900 And... I found this. 423 00:31:13,500 --> 00:31:15,260 That's your handwriting, Terry. Correct? 424 00:31:18,020 --> 00:31:20,660 It was found amongst the possessions of Alexander Martin. 425 00:31:21,900 --> 00:31:25,659 It appears he's laid a £20 bet on the nose of another horse 426 00:31:25,660 --> 00:31:28,099 in a race that he himself was riding in. 427 00:31:28,100 --> 00:31:30,140 The Ballarat Cup. 428 00:31:31,900 --> 00:31:36,099 So Alex, riding the favourite, bets against himself. 429 00:31:36,100 --> 00:31:38,100 With you. 430 00:31:39,900 --> 00:31:43,099 It's a pretty healthy pay day, I would have thought, 431 00:31:43,100 --> 00:31:45,860 when you're guaranteed the favourite's not gonna come in. 432 00:31:47,380 --> 00:31:50,019 I put it to you, Terry, that you offered Alex inducements 433 00:31:50,020 --> 00:31:51,619 to throw that race. 434 00:31:51,620 --> 00:31:54,259 But when he ultimately refused, 435 00:31:54,260 --> 00:31:56,619 you sent a man in your employ - Diederik Bronkhorst - 436 00:31:56,620 --> 00:31:58,340 around to assault him. 437 00:32:03,540 --> 00:32:06,979 Alright. Terrence Noonan, I'm placing you under arrest 438 00:32:06,980 --> 00:32:09,339 on suspicion for engaging and facilitating 439 00:32:09,340 --> 00:32:11,860 in conduct corrupting a betting outcome. 440 00:32:18,940 --> 00:32:20,619 I'd also like to state for the record 441 00:32:20,620 --> 00:32:23,739 my personal debt with Mr Noonan 442 00:32:23,740 --> 00:32:26,900 which currently stands at £325. 443 00:32:28,500 --> 00:32:30,779 And which will remain regardless of these charges. 444 00:32:30,780 --> 00:32:35,139 That's right, Terrence - I'll pay you back in full, as promised. 445 00:32:35,140 --> 00:32:38,219 And if I find out you've killed Alex Martin, 446 00:32:38,220 --> 00:32:40,140 I'll also take you down for murder. 447 00:32:42,540 --> 00:32:44,180 Fair enough? 448 00:33:04,260 --> 00:33:05,740 What? 449 00:33:10,740 --> 00:33:12,339 Can I lend you some money? 450 00:33:12,340 --> 00:33:14,979 Of course you're a major flight risk - 451 00:33:14,980 --> 00:33:17,899 I'd need some sort of guarantee you won't up and leave Ballarat - 452 00:33:17,900 --> 00:33:19,740 but seriously, if it might help... 453 00:33:21,340 --> 00:33:23,139 That won't be necessary. 454 00:33:23,140 --> 00:33:25,420 But thank you. 455 00:33:27,220 --> 00:33:28,779 Of course. 456 00:33:28,780 --> 00:33:30,539 So... 457 00:33:30,540 --> 00:33:32,819 ...how long do you plan on keeping Noonan? 458 00:33:32,820 --> 00:33:34,819 Oh, I'll let him stew for a couple of hours 459 00:33:34,820 --> 00:33:36,859 then I'll let him go. 460 00:33:36,860 --> 00:33:38,460 Boss? 461 00:33:39,660 --> 00:33:41,419 That was the hospital. 462 00:33:41,420 --> 00:33:43,099 That jockey you were chasing? 463 00:33:43,100 --> 00:33:44,699 Shane Heywood. Yes, how is he? 464 00:33:44,700 --> 00:33:46,979 Yeah... He died 10 minutes ago, 465 00:33:46,980 --> 00:33:49,379 from injuries sustained. 466 00:33:49,380 --> 00:33:50,899 Right. 467 00:33:50,900 --> 00:33:52,419 Head out to the track 468 00:33:52,420 --> 00:33:54,779 and question the two riders involved in his accident. 469 00:33:54,780 --> 00:33:55,899 Yes, sir. 470 00:33:55,900 --> 00:33:58,459 Charlie, I think I'll come with you. 471 00:33:58,460 --> 00:34:00,140 Ah - no, you won't. 472 00:34:01,420 --> 00:34:03,100 Have you gone home at all today, Doc? 473 00:34:04,620 --> 00:34:06,859 Charlie, I was wanting to catch up with you and... 474 00:34:06,860 --> 00:34:10,700 Boss had me on court duty all day, but I stopped home for lunch and... 475 00:34:12,300 --> 00:34:14,539 Well... how is she? 476 00:34:14,540 --> 00:34:16,620 Is Mrs Beazley alright? 477 00:34:18,780 --> 00:34:21,100 Mrs Beazley and I... 478 00:34:23,420 --> 00:34:27,379 Quite frankly, Charlie, we don't know what the hell's going on. 479 00:34:27,380 --> 00:34:29,299 Yeah, still... 480 00:34:29,300 --> 00:34:31,180 ...you should be there. 481 00:34:32,700 --> 00:34:34,540 Tell her I'll be home for dinner. 482 00:34:58,620 --> 00:35:01,419 Ah! We were wondering... Where's Charlie? 483 00:35:01,420 --> 00:35:03,899 Charlie. Um... 484 00:35:03,900 --> 00:35:07,700 Charlie's conducting a search. He'll be here later. 485 00:35:09,380 --> 00:35:10,860 Alice. 486 00:35:12,100 --> 00:35:13,579 You said to come over. 487 00:35:13,580 --> 00:35:15,819 Yes. Yes, I did. 488 00:35:15,820 --> 00:35:18,219 Jean's been advising me about cooking. 489 00:35:18,220 --> 00:35:21,019 She suggested I hire someone rather than try to learn. 490 00:35:21,020 --> 00:35:23,419 She's a working woman - she doesn't have time to cook. 491 00:35:23,420 --> 00:35:25,539 Of course. 492 00:35:25,540 --> 00:35:27,500 Who's for another drink? 493 00:35:40,220 --> 00:35:41,939 Couldn't you have come home earlier? 494 00:35:41,940 --> 00:35:44,659 I am so sorry. 495 00:35:44,660 --> 00:35:47,019 You had no warning? 496 00:35:47,020 --> 00:35:49,940 I was told she was dead - you know that. 497 00:35:51,100 --> 00:35:53,300 Where did she come from? How did she get here? 498 00:35:56,340 --> 00:35:58,579 Apparently, she escaped from China. 499 00:35:58,580 --> 00:36:02,219 She spent a year in a refugee camp in Hong Kong. 500 00:36:02,220 --> 00:36:05,300 I can't imagine. Oh, none of us can. 501 00:36:08,260 --> 00:36:09,980 So many years have passed, Jean, I... 502 00:36:13,420 --> 00:36:14,980 What do we do? 503 00:36:16,700 --> 00:36:18,460 Lucien? 504 00:36:22,580 --> 00:36:24,260 It's obvious, isn't it? 505 00:37:04,940 --> 00:37:08,459 Interestingly, there was a sizeable haematoma across the chest - 506 00:37:08,460 --> 00:37:10,019 we couldn't understand it. 507 00:37:10,020 --> 00:37:12,979 Previous injuries meant that the fall was fatal. 508 00:37:12,980 --> 00:37:15,099 He should never have got back on a horse. 509 00:37:15,100 --> 00:37:16,779 Sorry I'm late. 510 00:37:16,780 --> 00:37:18,380 Dr Harvey. 511 00:37:19,500 --> 00:37:21,980 Ah, Mrs Blake, I'm Charlie Davis. 512 00:37:23,940 --> 00:37:25,980 Charlie lives with us. 513 00:37:27,340 --> 00:37:30,819 Pleased to meet you, Charlie. Your plate's on the stove. 514 00:37:30,820 --> 00:37:32,500 Wonderful. 515 00:37:35,740 --> 00:37:38,499 The surprise to us was there were no lacerations. 516 00:37:38,500 --> 00:37:41,979 The cable was an elegant conclusion, given the variables. 517 00:37:41,980 --> 00:37:43,580 Quite. 518 00:37:45,300 --> 00:37:47,420 You say this man was murdered? Yes. 519 00:37:49,540 --> 00:37:51,579 Was he a gambler himself? 520 00:37:51,580 --> 00:37:53,939 That's a very good question, Mrs Blake. 521 00:37:53,940 --> 00:37:58,179 Probably sounds odd, but we sometimes discuss the doctor's work. 522 00:37:58,180 --> 00:37:59,860 He says that it helps. 523 00:38:06,900 --> 00:38:09,379 Why did he pack up his house then? 524 00:38:09,380 --> 00:38:11,819 He was saying goodbye - he knew what was happening. 525 00:38:11,820 --> 00:38:14,739 Ooh, not that it's any of my business. 526 00:38:14,740 --> 00:38:16,739 I didn't mean... Was he simply very clean? 527 00:38:16,740 --> 00:38:19,420 No man's that clean. Oh, that's a bit harsh. 528 00:38:25,340 --> 00:38:29,259 Apparently this new TAB thing has scared a lot of the bookies. 529 00:38:29,260 --> 00:38:30,779 Hmm? Where did you hear this? 530 00:38:30,780 --> 00:38:34,299 That registrar. Horses and golf, horses and golf. 531 00:38:34,300 --> 00:38:36,620 It was all he talked about. (Chuckles) 532 00:38:37,860 --> 00:38:41,179 Totalisator Board. Um, TAB. It's... It's a... 533 00:38:41,180 --> 00:38:42,939 ...a government-run betting agency. 534 00:38:42,940 --> 00:38:46,339 It's very, very new. Government? 535 00:38:46,340 --> 00:38:48,619 They think it's a useful way to raise revenue. 536 00:38:48,620 --> 00:38:50,900 I wouldn't trust the government to do anything. 537 00:38:56,180 --> 00:38:59,579 The doc said you were living in China, Mrs Blake. 538 00:38:59,580 --> 00:39:04,419 Yes, I was... put to work in Shenzhen, after the war. 539 00:39:04,420 --> 00:39:06,180 ALICE: Why was that? 540 00:39:07,500 --> 00:39:10,220 They called me a foreign hostile. 541 00:39:12,580 --> 00:39:14,420 But then the food ran out. 542 00:39:16,340 --> 00:39:17,940 Dreadful famine there, Charlie. 543 00:39:20,860 --> 00:39:22,819 Everything fell apart. 544 00:39:22,820 --> 00:39:24,539 We were starving. 545 00:39:24,540 --> 00:39:26,140 People... 546 00:39:27,700 --> 00:39:29,660 ...did things. 547 00:39:32,340 --> 00:39:36,899 Eventually, I had to make a choice to stay and die or to run. 548 00:39:36,900 --> 00:39:38,819 I made it to Wan Chai 549 00:39:38,820 --> 00:39:43,380 and after some time, I managed to get word to the consulate. 550 00:39:45,980 --> 00:39:49,540 That sounds awful. There wasn't much time for gambling. 551 00:39:54,580 --> 00:39:56,940 Excuse me, please. 552 00:39:59,780 --> 00:40:03,299 And thank you, Mrs Beazley. That was delicious. 553 00:40:03,300 --> 00:40:04,940 Oh, please, leave it to me. 554 00:40:17,420 --> 00:40:20,499 Thank you, Lucien. 555 00:40:20,500 --> 00:40:22,219 It was an interesting night. 556 00:40:22,220 --> 00:40:24,100 Yes. 557 00:40:25,100 --> 00:40:26,980 This must be very hard for you. 558 00:40:32,020 --> 00:40:33,620 Goodnight, Alice. 559 00:41:25,020 --> 00:41:29,019 Now, Agnes, we found this in Alex's house. 560 00:41:29,020 --> 00:41:32,140 The police agreed I should give it to you. 561 00:41:38,300 --> 00:41:39,740 Oh. 562 00:41:41,180 --> 00:41:44,619 Look at him, standing in the saddle. 563 00:41:44,620 --> 00:41:46,940 He knew he'd raced well. 564 00:41:48,940 --> 00:41:50,539 I blame myself. 565 00:41:50,540 --> 00:41:54,740 Oh, don't be so silly, Agnes. Don't patronise me, Lucien. 566 00:41:56,580 --> 00:41:58,179 I used to pay him sixpence 567 00:41:58,180 --> 00:42:00,460 to take my tips down to the local fruiterer. 568 00:42:02,460 --> 00:42:05,259 The man ran bets out of his shop on the weekend. 569 00:42:05,260 --> 00:42:09,779 That's where he must have started. I see, so he gambled a lot. 570 00:42:09,780 --> 00:42:12,500 He lost a marriage because of it. 571 00:42:14,780 --> 00:42:16,700 And then he lost his love of racing. 572 00:42:25,900 --> 00:42:27,540 I made this for him. 573 00:42:28,660 --> 00:42:30,099 When he was little. 574 00:42:30,100 --> 00:42:33,139 I rather suspect he found his love for racing again. 575 00:42:33,140 --> 00:42:35,979 I warned you, Lucien. No, no, no... 576 00:42:35,980 --> 00:42:38,019 Why else would he leave this for you? 577 00:42:38,020 --> 00:42:40,219 And do you know, Ada McCrae said 578 00:42:40,220 --> 00:42:42,339 he couldn't stand being out of the saddle. 579 00:42:42,340 --> 00:42:46,340 He came back to racing, even though he knew it could kill him. 580 00:42:51,940 --> 00:42:55,540 Be a dear and... carry this to the car for me, will you? 581 00:42:59,140 --> 00:43:00,979 Just out of interest, Mrs McCrae, how... 582 00:43:00,980 --> 00:43:03,179 ...how tall was Blue Monday? 583 00:43:03,180 --> 00:43:05,539 15.2 hands. 584 00:43:05,540 --> 00:43:08,420 Right. About 5.2 at the withers. 585 00:43:09,460 --> 00:43:11,099 (Laughs) Yes. 586 00:43:11,100 --> 00:43:12,819 I've been brushing up on my horses. 587 00:43:12,820 --> 00:43:16,460 The, um... The Chief Superintendent, he's, um... 588 00:43:17,620 --> 00:43:20,019 ...how shall I say? Somewhat of a fan of yours. 589 00:43:20,020 --> 00:43:22,099 He's been lovely. 590 00:43:22,100 --> 00:43:24,939 Called me last night to make sure I was alright. 591 00:43:24,940 --> 00:43:26,700 Really? 592 00:43:28,300 --> 00:43:29,899 Well, yeah. 593 00:43:29,900 --> 00:43:32,419 So, do you think Terry and Shane are involved? 594 00:43:32,420 --> 00:43:35,259 Did the Superintendent say something? 595 00:43:35,260 --> 00:43:39,340 No, but Terry's been questioned and Shane tried to run away. 596 00:43:40,700 --> 00:43:44,419 Yes. You're very good with the horses. 597 00:43:44,420 --> 00:43:46,739 As long as they know you're in charge. 598 00:43:46,740 --> 00:43:48,980 You can't let them have their own way. 599 00:43:50,020 --> 00:43:51,540 And what would happen then? 600 00:43:52,540 --> 00:43:56,220 They'd destroy themselves, and take you down with them. 601 00:43:57,900 --> 00:44:03,300 Oh. Excuse me, Doctor, but this girl is driving me mad. 602 00:44:09,580 --> 00:44:12,420 Why is no-one ever happy to see me? 603 00:44:14,780 --> 00:44:17,820 My first front page for the Courier - a horse race! 604 00:44:19,140 --> 00:44:21,539 That's a very good photograph. Tell that to my boss. 605 00:44:21,540 --> 00:44:25,459 Perhaps he'll do more than let me write court reports and horoscopes. 606 00:44:25,460 --> 00:44:29,819 (Chuckles) So in the meantime you'll just loiter around racetracks? 607 00:44:29,820 --> 00:44:31,460 Amongst other places. 608 00:44:33,020 --> 00:44:36,339 Did you happen to take any other photographs - 609 00:44:36,340 --> 00:44:39,100 after the race, perhaps? 610 00:44:40,820 --> 00:44:42,979 I'm not falling for it. 611 00:44:42,980 --> 00:44:45,379 That very charming thing that you do. 612 00:44:45,380 --> 00:44:48,019 Ask lots of questions, listen carefully, 613 00:44:48,020 --> 00:44:49,659 nod understandingly. 614 00:44:49,660 --> 00:44:52,299 People talk to you but you tell them nothing. 615 00:44:52,300 --> 00:44:53,900 Doesn't work with me. 616 00:44:55,340 --> 00:44:56,939 Why are you here? 617 00:44:56,940 --> 00:44:58,699 A man fell from a horse and died. 618 00:44:58,700 --> 00:45:01,619 Which last happened here five years ago when Kev Dawson died - 619 00:45:01,620 --> 00:45:03,540 that doesn't explain why you're here. 620 00:45:07,100 --> 00:45:10,779 Alex Martin was murdered the morning after the Ballarat Cup. 621 00:45:10,780 --> 00:45:12,539 You? 622 00:45:12,540 --> 00:45:15,979 Every other racetrack in Victoria is busily kicking up a stink 623 00:45:15,980 --> 00:45:17,699 about the TAB coming in. 624 00:45:17,700 --> 00:45:19,419 But not here. 625 00:45:19,420 --> 00:45:22,939 Someone has a very tight grip on things and no-one's talking. 626 00:45:22,940 --> 00:45:24,620 Who? 627 00:45:25,980 --> 00:45:31,459 Oh... Alex owed money to an SP bookie chap by the name of Terrence Noonan. 628 00:45:31,460 --> 00:45:35,219 Mr Noonan's hired thug had a go at Alex. 629 00:45:35,220 --> 00:45:36,739 Big bloke. Dutch. 630 00:45:36,740 --> 00:45:38,539 I saw him hassling Martin after the race. 631 00:45:38,540 --> 00:45:40,379 And then the rider that came in second... 632 00:45:40,380 --> 00:45:43,539 Shane Heywood - tried to evade police, ran out onto the track, 633 00:45:43,540 --> 00:45:48,539 was trampled and sadly... died in hospital from his injuries. 634 00:45:48,540 --> 00:45:50,979 I don't have anything on Mr Tennant... 635 00:45:50,980 --> 00:45:52,339 The track manager. 636 00:45:52,340 --> 00:45:53,819 Served out a year's suspension 637 00:45:53,820 --> 00:45:55,659 handed out by the Victorian Racing Club 638 00:45:55,660 --> 00:45:58,380 for being involved in a substitution scam in Camperdown. 639 00:45:59,540 --> 00:46:01,140 Bloody hell. 640 00:46:02,540 --> 00:46:07,219 It seems every one of them could be involved in one way or another, 641 00:46:07,220 --> 00:46:08,859 wouldn't you think? 642 00:46:08,860 --> 00:46:11,940 We should exchange information again some time. 643 00:46:18,420 --> 00:46:21,940 Alex was in debt to Mr Noonan. So he bets against himself. 644 00:46:23,260 --> 00:46:25,499 Noonan agrees to cancel the debt. Mmm. 645 00:46:25,500 --> 00:46:27,540 That's not Terry Noonan's style. 646 00:46:29,300 --> 00:46:31,300 Perhaps he thought he had no option. 647 00:46:33,100 --> 00:46:35,860 What do you reckon, Hopalong? Go on, show him. 648 00:46:41,860 --> 00:46:44,139 Goodness me. (Laughs) 649 00:46:44,140 --> 00:46:45,699 I tell you what, Bill, I think 650 00:46:45,700 --> 00:46:47,699 Miss Anderson has captured you perfectly. 651 00:46:47,700 --> 00:46:50,099 Yeah, well, that's one opinion, Frank. 652 00:46:50,100 --> 00:46:53,899 There's also the question of how much Ada McCrae and Mr Tennant 653 00:46:53,900 --> 00:46:56,539 knew about the whole thing. (Phone rings) 654 00:46:56,540 --> 00:46:58,179 Hi, Ballarat Police. 655 00:46:58,180 --> 00:47:00,619 I understand you've been speaking with her. 656 00:47:00,620 --> 00:47:02,219 I thought she could be of assistance. 657 00:47:02,220 --> 00:47:04,419 Frank? 658 00:47:04,420 --> 00:47:07,939 Sorry for calling, Superintendent, but I didn't know what else to do. 659 00:47:07,940 --> 00:47:11,140 Don't kid yourself, Ada, that girl's been trouble for a long time now. 660 00:47:12,780 --> 00:47:14,539 Over there. 661 00:47:14,540 --> 00:47:16,460 Excuse me. 662 00:47:27,460 --> 00:47:29,340 Hobart already searched this entire place. 663 00:47:37,260 --> 00:47:38,819 Where's Miss Dawson now? 664 00:47:38,820 --> 00:47:41,859 Oh, well, she saw me in here and she ran off. 665 00:47:41,860 --> 00:47:44,900 And what about the cable? That can wait. 666 00:47:49,940 --> 00:47:51,900 Numerous vantage points. 667 00:47:53,340 --> 00:47:54,939 Yes, lots of cover - just not for us. 668 00:47:54,940 --> 00:47:56,620 I'm gonna check the back gate. Alright. 669 00:48:01,180 --> 00:48:04,739 Do you think she's coming for us?! Well, we gotta get out of here! 670 00:48:04,740 --> 00:48:07,739 No, no, no! We're safe in here - she won't fire into the stable 671 00:48:07,740 --> 00:48:09,379 when there's a risk to the animals. 672 00:48:09,380 --> 00:48:10,939 Come on! Come on! 673 00:48:10,940 --> 00:48:12,860 (Rifle shot) Jesus! 674 00:48:16,700 --> 00:48:18,380 (Rifle shot) 675 00:48:22,700 --> 00:48:24,299 Mr Tennant, let me see that. 676 00:48:24,300 --> 00:48:28,019 Right, I want you to place your hand here, press firmly against the wound. 677 00:48:28,020 --> 00:48:30,699 Mrs McCrae, how much ammunition was kept with that rifle? 678 00:48:30,700 --> 00:48:32,099 Quite a few rounds. 679 00:48:32,100 --> 00:48:33,900 She's obviously comfortable with firearms. 680 00:48:35,420 --> 00:48:37,100 Now, stay here. 681 00:48:39,540 --> 00:48:41,180 Robyn, it's me. 682 00:48:43,540 --> 00:48:45,500 Robyn, I'm coming out. Alright? 683 00:48:47,380 --> 00:48:48,980 Just me - I'm unarmed. 684 00:48:50,420 --> 00:48:51,900 You can come out too. 685 00:48:54,140 --> 00:48:55,820 I promise it'll be alright. 686 00:49:00,140 --> 00:49:01,780 Come on. 687 00:49:04,900 --> 00:49:06,540 That's it. 688 00:49:10,540 --> 00:49:13,540 Robyn, would you lower the rifle for me, please. 689 00:49:16,740 --> 00:49:18,380 Thank you. 690 00:49:19,380 --> 00:49:25,139 Now, did you tell anyone that someone strung a cable across the track? 691 00:49:25,140 --> 00:49:27,139 Yeah, I told Miss McCrae. 692 00:49:27,140 --> 00:49:29,419 Right. 693 00:49:29,420 --> 00:49:30,899 So... 694 00:49:30,900 --> 00:49:33,699 Alex Martin comes back to ride in the Ballarat Cup. 695 00:49:33,700 --> 00:49:35,939 He's the sentimental favourite. 696 00:49:35,940 --> 00:49:38,299 But he's supposed to throw the race. Mr Noonan? 697 00:49:38,300 --> 00:49:40,499 Alex put 20 quid on Shane Heywood. 698 00:49:40,500 --> 00:49:44,539 I'm guessing Mrs McCrae placed a sizable bet too. 699 00:49:44,540 --> 00:49:48,219 £150 at long odds. She would have made a killing. 700 00:49:48,220 --> 00:49:50,539 Right. 701 00:49:50,540 --> 00:49:53,660 You didn't count on how much Alex loved to race. 702 00:49:55,180 --> 00:49:57,459 Especially when he thought he'd never ride again. 703 00:49:57,460 --> 00:49:58,979 What was it you said? 704 00:49:58,980 --> 00:50:01,180 'Let them have their own way... 705 00:50:02,500 --> 00:50:06,339 ...and they'll destroy themselves, and take you down too.' 706 00:50:06,340 --> 00:50:09,379 You couldn't let anyone see that you'd lost control. 707 00:50:09,380 --> 00:50:10,859 You had to send a message. 708 00:50:10,860 --> 00:50:13,499 You have... no idea 709 00:50:13,500 --> 00:50:15,739 what you're talking about, Doctor. 710 00:50:15,740 --> 00:50:18,539 You don't know anything about this world. 711 00:50:18,540 --> 00:50:21,580 No, I don't. But you do. 712 00:50:23,420 --> 00:50:26,619 You knew exactly how high to string that wire 713 00:50:26,620 --> 00:50:28,659 so it caught the jockey, not the horse. 714 00:50:28,660 --> 00:50:33,299 You knew once Alex was in the clear he'd stand up in that saddle. 715 00:50:33,300 --> 00:50:37,859 You never thought for a moment the horse would fall with its rider. 716 00:50:37,860 --> 00:50:39,540 And now they're both dead. 717 00:50:40,700 --> 00:50:45,179 And that... that's why you were crying when we met you. 718 00:50:45,180 --> 00:50:49,019 You were crying for the horse you killed, not for Alex Martin. 719 00:50:49,020 --> 00:50:50,539 Shane Heywood... 720 00:50:50,540 --> 00:50:53,659 Oh, he did exactly what you wanted him to do - he chased Alex, 721 00:50:53,660 --> 00:50:56,620 helped you take the cable down before anyone else got there. 722 00:50:59,180 --> 00:51:01,699 It was my horse. My track. 723 00:51:01,700 --> 00:51:03,340 My game. 724 00:51:11,300 --> 00:51:13,100 You killed that horse. 725 00:51:23,660 --> 00:51:25,099 You right? Yeah. 726 00:51:25,100 --> 00:51:27,259 Don't think this gets you out of that debt of yours. 727 00:51:27,260 --> 00:51:30,419 Ada McCrae, I'm placing you under arrest 728 00:51:30,420 --> 00:51:32,140 for the murder of Alex Martin. 729 00:51:33,460 --> 00:51:36,260 Miss Dawson, you'll be facing charges of reckless endangerment. 730 00:51:37,620 --> 00:51:40,340 Miss Anderson! This should get you a front page. 731 00:51:46,260 --> 00:51:48,260 It's alright, Robyn. It's alright. 732 00:52:13,100 --> 00:52:14,620 (Sighs) 733 00:52:35,500 --> 00:52:37,980 You never used to drink alone. 734 00:52:41,620 --> 00:52:43,580 No. 735 00:52:44,580 --> 00:52:46,340 No, I didn't. 736 00:52:54,700 --> 00:52:56,500 Where are you going? 737 00:52:58,460 --> 00:53:00,780 You've always been kind to me. 738 00:53:03,020 --> 00:53:05,779 But this has been such an intrusion. 739 00:53:05,780 --> 00:53:07,900 Mai Lin... Please let me finish. 740 00:53:15,620 --> 00:53:17,859 I didn't expect this. 741 00:53:17,860 --> 00:53:19,939 But I understand. 742 00:53:19,940 --> 00:53:22,140 It has been 17 years. 743 00:53:25,740 --> 00:53:27,619 I found a hotel in town. 744 00:53:27,620 --> 00:53:29,580 The Soldier's Hill - do you know it? 745 00:53:31,660 --> 00:53:33,219 Yes. 746 00:53:33,220 --> 00:53:35,460 They have a room for me. 747 00:53:37,140 --> 00:53:40,099 Thank Jean for her hospitality, please. 748 00:53:40,100 --> 00:53:41,900 Mai Lin... 749 00:53:46,900 --> 00:53:48,620 You are my wife. 750 00:53:50,780 --> 00:53:52,700 Yes, I am. 751 00:53:57,020 --> 00:54:00,940 Would you drive me, please? My suitcase is heavy. 752 00:54:04,340 --> 00:54:05,820 Of course. 753 00:54:15,740 --> 00:54:18,700 (Front door opens then closes) 754 00:55:44,860 --> 00:55:47,740 Major. Derek. Been a while. 755 00:55:49,820 --> 00:55:51,580 What are we looking for, Nancy Drew? 756 00:55:55,340 --> 00:55:57,460 I was afraid you'd forgotten me. 757 00:55:59,660 --> 00:56:01,300 She's your priority now.