In the story, Sherlock Holmes is called to Dartmoor to investigate the kidnapping of a champion racehorse and the murder of its trainer. Inspector Gregory, a capable officer in charge, has conducted a thorough investigation and arrested a suspect. It is up to the great consulting detective, however, to deduce from the evidence what really transpired and to recover the horse in time for the big race. "Silver Blaze" has been adapted to other media many times.