Suddenly, you hear a familiar bugle fanfare echoing overhead. Glancing towards the sound, you see a sign leading to the horse race track. To your amazement, you can hear the thunder of hooves passing by somewhere out of sight. Then again, glancing at the wildlife milling around you, it shouldn’t be that much of a surprise.
So, curiosity peaked, you stroll over to the gated entrance.
“Would you like to place a bet, sir?”
You turn towards the voice to see a man behind a ticket counter. With his derby hat and mustache, he seems to fit the overall atmosphere. As you step closer, he continues, “Every race, we let ten guests choose a horse to bet on for a chance to win a special prize! There’s only one slot left, and it could be yours!”
“What’s the fee?”
The man smiles. “Oh, there’s no fee. These races are supported by the park. So, what do you say?”
Shrugging, you answer, “Sure, why not.”
Nodding, the man slides over a list. “Just choose your horse, sir.”
There seems to be a lot of horses, and a few of their names make you chuckle. Flash The Duck? Bubba's Leftovers? Poof Pixie? Thankfully, each name has a brief description, so it's not a total shot in the dark. Some of the horses have already been chosen, but there are still quite a few left. Going down the list, you choose…