M.C. Newberry
RACE DAY
All is silent, all are sleeping.
Alarm clocks whirring, stables stirring,
Dogs start scratching, cats lie purring,
Voices rising (some surmising),
Smell of coffee - appetising.
Harness jingling, senses tingling,
Sweat and horse-breath intermingling.
Race day thrilling, people milling,
Horses happy, keen and willing.
Race crowds growing, to an...
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Friday 4th November 2011 5:37 pm
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