Keyword: Horse racing

… riding a typical McCoy race where, with five lengths to go, he literally picks up the horse and carries it over the line.

British sports commentator
Misspokements Sports

The horse I bet on was so slow, the jockey kept a diary of the trip.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian
Activities Animals

I bet on a horse at ten-to-one; it didn't come in until half-past five.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian
Activities Sports

And there’s the unmistakable figure of Joe Mercer… or is it Lester Piggott.

British horse racing commentator
Misspokements Sports

The trial began in Lake Charles, Louisiana of a jockey accused of hiding his horse in dense fog to win a race at Evangeline Downs.

Sports

Why should I smile? They’d be throwing things at me if I lost.

English jockey
Sports

I backed a horse today at 20:1; it came in at twenty past four.

(1921 – 1984) British comedian & magician
Activities Sports

Nobody ever committed suicide who had a good two-year-old in the barn.

Activities Animals Proverbs

My horse was so late getting home, he tiptoed into the stable.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian
Activities Animals

I played a great horse yesterday; it took seven horses to beat him.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian
Activities Animals

This is really a lovely horse, I once rode her mother.

horse racing trainer & commentator
Misspokements Sports

Horse racing is animated roulette.

(1927 – ) American author & baseball writer
Sports

Eating will now be an entirely new ball game. I might have to buy a new pair of trousers.

English jockey
Appearance Eating Sports