A Winner At Last

I owned a racehorse that was renowned,
as only fit to be knackery bound,
bit it’s not a disgrace,
for it won its first race -
although inside the gut of a greyhound.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Fairbrother Avatar
May 2, 2019 at 9:47 PM
Ok Lindsay you won me over with this piece. Cheers, M8
Laurie Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 8:24 PM
G'day Kevin … have you an interest in fast greyhounds or slow race horses? This is a way to find the middle ground - thanks Kevin - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
April 12, 2019 at 7:38 PM
OMG, TOO funny!!!
Laurie Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 6:59 PM
Hello Andrea … I will admit Andrea, even though I wrote this piece of silliness, I find it amusing - thanks once again Andrea - Lindsay
Rodrigues Avatar
February 28, 2019 at 8:48 PM
Quite a pickle! Bet he didn’t feel like a winner ;)
Laurie Avatar
March 1, 2019 at 5:58 PM
Hello Kim … unfortunately Kim, I don't think he felt anything - thanks Kim - Lindsay
Babcock Avatar
February 23, 2019 at 11:44 AM
Well I guess he did finally win a race but on the inside of a greyhound. Nice one. love phyl
Laurie Avatar
February 23, 2019 at 6:53 PM
Hello Phyllis … but I don't thing the horse wanted to - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay
Adams Avatar
February 23, 2019 at 7:31 AM
Well, I guess his dreams came true. Could be worse, he could be glue! Another good laugh for me. Thanks! ......80)
Laurie Avatar
February 23, 2019 at 6:51 PM
And that would have been a sticky situation - thanks Pat - Lindsay
Mcguire Avatar
February 18, 2019 at 9:16 PM
Very FUNNY! Love it a fav for me. That horse ended up fertilizing the grass for another racehorse.
Laurie Avatar
February 22, 2019 at 5:04 PM
Hello Timothy … unfortunately the case for many slow horses, especially if it helps a fast greyhound - thank you Timothy - Lindsay
Leffanta Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 8:03 PM
I hope that was the fate of my first racehorse bet, but I suspect it is still wondering how to get out of the gate! Aloha! Rico
Laurie Avatar
February 22, 2019 at 4:59 PM
G'day Rico … the Melbourne Cup is the only horse race I have an interest in, but I always donate to the industry. I just pick a number - thanks Rico - Lindsay
Faulkner Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 9:50 PM
A little perplexed by the type of 'racehorse' you mean, but a fun rhyme!
Laurie Avatar
February 22, 2019 at 4:55 PM
Hello Michelle … unfortunately it's a slow racehorse. A horse in either gallops of trotting, if they don't perform are usually discarded as they are too expensive to keep. Many end up as pet food, therefore greyhound food - thanks Michelle - Lindsay
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