Horses and Jockeys have both done their best.
Trainer. Yes; Guv'nor's black phiz—bless his heart!—is a grinning one;
All our nags answer when put to the test.
Mr. Punch. All? That's a bit of a stretch, my dear fellow.
Wheel Tax went wrong. Compensation came down.
Hasn't MATT's riding at times turned you yellow,
And RAIKES's wild steering almost done you brown?
Trainer. Maybe, Sir, maybe! We can't always spot 'em,
But average winnings come out very well.
On this next race, now, I fancy we've got 'em,