in the first race at Newcastle
the favourite got a hiding
other horses in the field ran to
the beat of solid riding

from the get go the favourite
was placed under the gun
he used up too much petrol
in the fast paced run

punters were furious
with the jockey in the pigskin
for he was supposed to pilot
the horse to a glorious win

at the start of the race
he applied too much speed
to stay in touch with the horses
who were out in the lead

when the field got between
the six and seven hundred meter pegs
it was apparent that the favourite
had no power left in his four legs

though he ran close to the inside rail
throughout the whole race
his performance turned out to be
a trainer's nightmarish disgrace

the jockey was given strict riding
instructions before the event
hold a steady clip and save
the horse from becoming too spent

but alas the race plan went
terribly awry and well off course
which ensured that the conquest
was obtained by another horse