A Disqualified Jockey's Story Comments
You see, the thing was this way -- there was me,
That rode Panopply, the Splendor mare,
And Ikey Chambers on the Iron Dook,
And Smith, the half-caste rider on Regret,
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A great horse play narrative. The unfairness carries on and on and on people preferring their own to win.
if you'll lend us half-a-crown, I know three certain winners at the Park - Three certain cops as no one knows but me; And - thank you, Mister, come an' have a beer.. very fine poem. tony
The narrative is beautiful and stumbling block.....a well expressed story...
Interesting story but sad to note how poor animal was used in human ploy.
A poem that shows corruption never goes away it hides in dark corners for there is always someone ready to pay? .....well written.
A well crafted narration by Banjo Paterson............................
Got a tickle out of it though I felt sorry for that mare being caught in the toils of men's plots to get their hands on some money. This sort of thing still goes on in a much paler way- -a crop swung beside a foe's head to cause him to swerve- - boxing a favorite in- -fortunately no shoving jockeys off their horses today though. Enjoy Banjo's Australian tales! ! !
A story of a jockey narrated wonderfully.........thanks for sharing
a poem of nothing changes it still goes on today, people always fiddling by making racing pay? .........but that is only for those in the know? knowwhatameanharry as an example? ............well written Banjo
Unless the rest fell dead! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
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7/27/2025 4:17:00 PM # 1.0.0
A Disqualified Jockey's Story is a nice poem.