A badly injured horse dies on the beach in front of Montalbano's house. The investigation opened by the Chief detective brings him into contact with elegant races organized by local nobles, as well as the secret contests held by the mafia for illegal betting. Montalbano even meets a beautiful horsewoman who is a friend of Ingrid's. Avoiding the distractions placed in his way, Montalbano solves the case with a crafty strategy, even clearing the faithful Galluzzo of a murder charge.
Elenco: Luca Zingaretti , Giacinto Ferro , Cesare Bocci , Peppino Mazzotta , Carmela Gentile , Isabell Sollman , Marcello Perracchio , Angelo Russo , Katharina Böhm , Lina Perned , Biagio Pelligra .