I chose a horse named Funny Cide
To win the Derby crown.
I’d never heard his name before,
I just liked it’s sound.
The jockey’s name was Santos.
His silks were pretty too.
I just took a wild chance,
Not knowing what he’d do.
Soon the words "They’re off"
Began the famous race.
I kept a hopeful eye
On my horse and jockey’s pace.
Sure enough, number six
Broke loose from the pack.
A handsome sight of speed and grace
As he thundered down the track.
I cheered him on, jumped from my chair,
My mint julep in my hand.
My friends stared at me in disbelief,
They didn’t understand.
He thundered past the favorites
With a quarter mile to go.
This horse that I’d picked on a whim
Had won and stole the show.
My friends and I had placed our bets
Now I could celebrate.
I gathered up my winnings,
A cool dollar fifty-eight.
ŠJane Grau 2003
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