The gates crash back and it all starts again Another Hong Kong racing season is here Thundering hooves to bring the city alive After over two months that seem like a year
Lockdown and shutdowns have taken its toll There’s been a real lack of inspiration But racing always shakes off the blues It somehow brings back motivation
It’s the excitement of backing a winner It’s cheering on for the best It’s seeing everyone giving their all Never stopping to take a rest
Their competition is contagious It makes us challenge ourselves It makes us reach for the impossible That’s been collecting dust on the shelf
It’s about magic men and Zac attacks It’s about always giving your best It’s about looking ahead and taking chances Giving all the negativity a bloody rest
There’s much that can be learned from racing Like going where you’ve never gone before About riding boldly into the future And crashing open every new door
There’s suddenly a new found confidence It’s getting off the merry go round It’s about looking after number one And doing this without making a sound
So roll on Sunday September 6 Time to lose myself for a while Win or lose I’ll be out in front Couldn’t care less about the punt Only care about living life Looking up to see your sweet smile That’s the real thrill of winning
(Copyright Controlled: Hans Ebert. August 2020)
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