Cup Day

They dress up today to impress
Heels, dress and hats
Their hair done, so it's not a mess

Start off so demure, with graces and airs
By the end of the day
They're slurring words, dressed crumpled
And sandals hooked over their finger, they just don't care..

They place their bets,
so sure they will win
They haven't a clue
Losing tickets they'll bin

They show off their style
Parading around 
Strutting their stuff
To new admirers they have found

The horses are groomed 
to show to show off their shine
Some are so edgy 
they will spin on a dime...

They can sense something in the air
Hooves paw the ground
Something that makes nostrils flare
And ears lay flat

The barrier opens.....
And literally all he'll breaks loose..
Twenty three horses gallop
Racing each other, with jockeys urging them on
Whips striking, grass and dirt flying
Sweat foaming, 

They round the bend 
Each horse stretching 
Striving to be the winner
Of the great race.....

The 2011  Melbourne Cup!!