The Big Fix

"The Big Fix" by George O. Smith is a science fiction story set in a world filled with telepathy, telling the tale of Wally Wilson, who gets caught up in a risky situation, when he gets a weird request to rig the Kentucky Derby with three horses that don't seem capable of winning. Forced by the mysterious Joseph Barcelona, Wally must use his wits to make sure the race ends with Flying Heels, Moonbeam, and Lady Grace finishing in a specific order. As Wally dives deeper into this situation, he faces ethical dilemmas about his actions, encountering characters like Tomboy Taylor and a suspicious Lieutenant Delancey. Throughout the story, Wally deals with friendships, illegal activities, and his own sense of right and wrong, leading to a clever twist where human nature ultimately ruins Barcelona's plan, showing how integrity can survive even when things get tough.