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Run For the Roses

Three long years pass and now the trumpeter Sounds As doth the hopefuls tread out upon the track Dreams of tomorrow now kindle in the dirt. Kentucky Derby -------------------------------------------------- First Saturday in May 1875-2015

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Paul Callus

Date: 5/2/2015 12:56:00 PM

Before the start many are dreaming of success, but it's not roses for all! Any tips!! // paul

Judy Konos
Date: 5/2/2015 1:12:00 PM

Don't bet!

Constance La France

Date: 4/28/2015 7:28:00 PM

Judy, I have never been to the Derby but have seen it on tv and in movies, it must be wonderful, great poem, 7 and I want to thank you so much for my placement in you Captcha contest, I am very honoured

Tim Smith

Date: 4/28/2015 5:26:00 PM

I love the Derby Judy...I cant wait...Tim

Judy Konos
Date: 4/28/2015 6:13:00 PM

Oh but "Dawlin" you must Wait! Don't you just love Dan Fogelbergs' song Run for the Roses...All the long, lazy mornings In pastures of green The sun on your withers The wind in your mane Could never prepare you For what lies ahead The run for the roses so red