A wealthy horse owner is murdered on a ship, with his prized stallion as the prime suspect. However, Charlie Chan suspects foul play and uncovers a plot to rig a high-stakes horse race at a prestigious track.

Charlie Chan at the Race Track
A lavish ocean liner embarks on a journey to Honolulu, only to become a crime scene when a friend of Charlie's is found brutally murdered, with his prized race horse standing nearby.