Hold Tight The Reins

Strong the dancing chestnut filly To attempt the steeplechase Set to trot for promised glory Close with elegance and grace Freeing her unbridled spirit Mane to mingle in the wind Though they thought to keep her well paced She has speed she's kept within And she longs for pretty pastures While they saddle her to ride Takes each turn with steady footing And a kick with every stride Poised she pranced out from the paddock To the cheering of the crowd Knowing she was but a long shot Kept her confidently proud Carried added weight to jockey Managed mud, with strength and skill Though not many lent her credence Born this thoroughbred with will She may stumble from the starting gate Making up the lengths, she gains Head held high to cross the finish Best advised hold tight the reins