The National of Races

Horses stand waiting Some face the wrong way Jockey's with colours Astride are they They await the starter Who runs up the tape Equine line up Await their fate Sixteen fences Two circuits ahead Once your over The fence you have read The crowd cheers As they are on their way Notorious fences Between them and their day Beecher's Brook, The Chair to name A challenge at best Bring both Horse racing fame Horse and rider Now ride as one To finish first The winning one To join the elite The likes of the past Red Rum three times That record will last Animal and man United so Now the fences are toned down Watch them go Aintree, Liverpool On this joyous day Equine and human Share this sporting display