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The Epsom Derby

Men dressed in top hats and tails Ladies in designer dresses and fascinators, Bookmakers standing by the rails Taking bets singles or accumulators, Epsom downs, Derby day classic The best of three year old equines, Tensions heightened becoming dramatic, Punters drinking champagne and wines, Beautiful majestic Arabian athletes Parade in front of the stand, so elegant, Coats shining, muscular, nothing competes Showing their professional temperament, Jockeys in pristine silks so colourful, Trainers and owners in the paddock, Stall handlers loading horses so skilful, Under starters orders ready to gallop, Stalls open, up goes a roar from the crowd One and half mile to the finish and victory, Last furlong favourite in the lead, cries so loud, Another exquisite young Colt makes history. On June 3rd 2017

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Daniel Turner

Date: 5/11/2017 8:18:00 AM

They race from Jan to April here where I live. Never got caught up with the fever. Enjoyed the read, Roy:)

Roy Pett
Date: 5/11/2017 8:46:00 AM

Thank you for your very kind comment Daniel, we have five classics on the flat, the 2000 Guineas, the Epsom Derby and the St Leger are called the triple crown in the U.K. In the U S they are Kentucky Derby, Preakness stakes and Belmont stakes, thanks again, Roy. :)

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 5/11/2017 5:05:00 AM

Great write Roy, I've never actually been to the races... perhaps one day!

Roy Pett
Date: 5/11/2017 5:37:00 AM

Thank you so much Elizabeth, a day at the races caters for many interests, fashion, food and drink, horses, gambling, also entertainment for children, fun fairs, It's a great day out, thanks again for your support and encouragement, Roy. :))

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/11/2017 3:35:00 AM

- A fashion show for both humans and horses :) - ... I have to buy me a unique hat :) - Great written, Roy - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Roy Pett
Date: 5/11/2017 3:51:00 AM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment Anne-Lise, you are right it is full of pomp and ceremony with a little bit of snobbery thrown in, but it's the horses that I'm interested in not the people, thanks again, Roy. :))