Jessica Casey - Part 2 - Seven Years Later
Jessica Casey the punters dream- Sequel to Shy Julie
They came from near - they came from far
Bus ferry and train and some by car
THE GOLDEN EGG GRAND FINAL
One greyhound in mind
Jessica Casey -The Select One
She was ONE of a kind
Full of guts grit and dash
She was out for the cash
Strong handsome and pacey
This Jessica Casey
Her credentials were strong she could win by a mile
She yearned for the glory she'd receive in a while
Now remember those two punters those students of form
Those 'Gurus of Racing' who'd sworn to reform
From punting and systems on all greyhound tracks
They decided it was time to make their comeback
After seven long years the closet was cold
It was time to dust cobwebs and peel off the mold
Out with the old and in with the new
Compared to Shy Julie she literally FLEW
'This Jessie' said John with tremor of hand
'Is sure to get me my dream house and land'
'After all these years I've some cash to spare
One greyhound in mind a race to snare
She'll do it for us this pacey young *****
She'll stand out from the field - She'll sure make us rich
I've followed her career and all through the heats
She's clever and wily and just can't be beat'
Said Ron with a stutter his voice fairly low
'Yes this Jessica Casey seems the safe way to go
She's treated her opponents with contempt and scorn
Winning in manners that's left them utterly forlorn
With courage like this the conditions seemed right
Only bad luck can stop her she'll give them a sight'
The BIG BET was laid the race drew near
Anticipation excitement anxiety and fear
Emotions were mixed in the crowd that were there
They'd come to see Jessie and how she would fare
'GREEN LIGHT'S ON - BUNNY'S ON IT'S WAY'
Said the race caller as the gates snapped open
'THEY'RE AWAY'
'Crickey she's missed the jump' groaned John
'This champ can overcome obstacles' said Ron
Most punters were predicting a much easier trip
For their hometown heroine in her usual style clip
But this race from start was touch and go
The crowd screamed wildly in one Mighty Roar
Shouts of encouragement of 'GO GIRL GO'
While some winced inwardly at losing their dough
It was unbelievable - something had to give
An give it did with South Road Sid
The Ace Victorian who all but fell
The crowd in a frenzy as they started to yell
November Sunset got the break she desperately sought
Grabbed the lead - sped away the pursuit running hot
'This doesn't look good' thought Jess with a frown
My fans are out there - just can't let them down
Change of tactics is what I need' - she decided
Through the catching pen she went and heavily collided
With Call Me Casey her trusty kennel mate
'COME ON JESSIE' yelled Ron 'Tis never too late'
Then like the true champ she was in the style that they knew
She streaked from the pack and literally FLEW
The tear away leader was some six lengths ahead
But she heard Jessie coming and her feet turned to lead
Well you guessed the rest she won yet again
Her fans were ecstatic the bookmakers insane
But the happiest of all were those two punters of old
Who'd returned to the track in their quest to Strike Gold
Footnote:
Written and composed by Maria, Sister of John and STILL the wife of Ron
True story, the names of the greyhounds are original and have not been changed.
Published in an Australian National Racing magazine for whom I worte for 6 months.
Copyright © Maria Williams | Year Posted 2017
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