We were hungry that day at the Downs that is literally quite flat
Bodemeister shot out of the gate like a ricochet off of a Louisville bat
Blisters were a poppin’ as he left that stampede behind
But the steam started to leave the engine with 200 yards to the line
And our mighty hope – I’ll Have Another (who the great Borg picked on top!)
Came up flying outside, while the late closing Dullahan settled for show

On to the next peg: home to Loyola and bay spices for your blue crabs
2nd fiddle again on the board was our virtuoso young lad
But this contest was shorter and in the end a whole lot closer
By a long shoulder for a double crown was I’ll Have Another
Now the bushel bags of expectation are heavy at 10 days away
It is telling time for our hero–horse, and raising champagne spray

Yet the light shines bright pulling focus onto trainer and owner
Digressions from the habits of our lovely animals in the name of fair play
His connections are dusty and the facts taste somewhat gritty
But one doesn’t turn away from Berlin because he plays a lousy piano

While Union Rags is organizing a mile and a half campaign
And Dullahan looks quite sharpahan after 5 weeks to plan
But this colt – I’ll Have Another – will repel all invaders
Lifting the fog and the shadows from all of the haters

150k and counting expected at Belmont it would practically feel snug
I was there when Victory Gallop sent us home in a Real Quiet depression
If our hero wins his race, well you’ve heard of spontaneous combustion…
In true fashion I can hear myself saying “he was a steal at 14- 1 on derby day!”
Three cheers for all of the horses: back to barn and farm safe and sound
And to you, my friends and fellow players, good luck on all of your Belmont days.