LUCKY THIRTEEN

Lucky thirteen was the name of this tired old horse 
All bets taken were that he wouldn't finish the course 
In strolled Jack to place his hard earned bet 
A day in the life this bookie would not forget 

Five thousand pounds for lucky thirteen to win 
The bookie took Jack's money with a chuckle and a grin
Two o'clock sharp was the start of the race 
Lucky thirteen as predicted was in last place 

However during the home straight a miracle occurred 
Lucky thirteen rode like the wind as free as a bird 
What caused the change of fortune I cannot say 
Jack would certainly have a tidy sum coming his way