Darting here, hurrying there,
People bust everywhere.
Some look cold, some worried,
Some just happy, never flurried.
Dazzling hats, blue, red and gold,
Brand new caps, trilbys old.
Barbours, macs, sheepskins too,
Camels furs, many new.
Bookies, stewards, tipsters many,
Certainties, are there any?
Tick Tack men, jellied ells,
They're off Excitement each man feels.
Dancing horses, a glimpse of sun,
Jockeys colours, 'Has he won?'
Elegance, power, a raking stride,
'Come on 14'. A winner's pride.
Emerald turf, wind and rain.
Bets, dreams here are lain.
Love, fear, all this brings,
But stay forever - Sport of kings.
People bust everywhere.
Some look cold, some worried,
Some just happy, never flurried.
Dazzling hats, blue, red and gold,
Brand new caps, trilbys old.
Barbours, macs, sheepskins too,
Camels furs, many new.
Bookies, stewards, tipsters many,
Certainties, are there any?
Tick Tack men, jellied ells,
They're off Excitement each man feels.
Dancing horses, a glimpse of sun,
Jockeys colours, 'Has he won?'
Elegance, power, a raking stride,
'Come on 14'. A winner's pride.
Emerald turf, wind and rain.
Bets, dreams here are lain.
Love, fear, all this brings,
But stay forever - Sport of kings.