Today's Encore

Exclusive - Larry the Racing Gull

Larry wanted to be a jockey his whole life.  Of course the odds were against him, but he was determined.  Larry hung around the track, sweeping stables, picking flies out of ears, and hot walking horses after the morning workout. One day, after much cajoling, the stable owner let Larry show what he could do.  Amazingly, on his first ride, Larry set a track record atop War Bruiser, a two year old with nothing to distinguish himself before that morning.  The owner was floored, and signed Larry to a contract on the spot. Before his first race, however, jealous jockeys threatened a boycott if Larry was allowed to ride.  The owner had no choice but to let Larry go.  Larry was heartbroken.  Then he was pissed. Vowing  revenge, he went for help.  You know the rest.