A splendid race, and rarely has been seen at any Point to Point 

 Meeting a more exciting or better ridden finish. Horses with plenty 

 in hand, riders strong and firm in seat. 



They're neck and neck, they're head and head, 



They're stroke for stroke in the running, 

 The whalebone whistles, the steel is red, 



Nor shirking as yet, nor shunning. 

 One effort, Munster, the blood you boast 



Should struggle when nerves are strained, 

 With a rush on the post, by a neck at the most 



The verdict, no doubt, might be gained. 



( 71 ) 



