Midnight Stallion Page #6

just to be able to enter

a horse in his own race.

And if Steeler should win,

the prize money will be donated

to the charity Belinda Chaney founded,

"Women who served".

Well, with one exception,

all riders are on the starting line.

Any rider and horse

not in the position

by the one-minute mark

will be disqualified.

Some of you locals

might want to giving up

for your school-mate at Milner High

class President, Ross Chaney!

This young man following

the footsteps of his father will attempt

to further the Chaney legacy,

that has its mark on Milner.

Oopsy-Doopsy, we have

gotten another rider shake up.

Milner's old Jack Shepard was

injured in the farm accident yesterday.

And his young daughter,

Megan Shepard, will take his place

to top the wild and the tiger stallion

they call Midnight.

That is one magnificent horse

that looks like he may be missing

the wide open wilderness

that he knew note...

Let's hope that it's not too much...

Hold on, hold on, cowgirl!

This could be good.

If she timed out,

it's forfeit.

I could win before the race even starts.

Right now, it looks like a toss-up

if whether she can get this

powerful beast settle in time.

And when you get the clock

with less than 30 seconds to go

this race can be over

for her before it starts.

But not today, my friends.

Megan Shepard has tamed the beast

and Midnight and his courageous

rider are officially in the race.

- Yeah.

- Yes.

Why didn't you tell me

you were riding Steeler on the race?

I didn't know.

My Dad's jockey bailed.

I was the only rider he had.

You won't lose, Megan.

I won't let that happen.

If you let me win, Ross,...

I'll never respect you

or speak to you again.

You sure don't make it easy.

Just keep it an honest race.

Riders, are ready to ride?

10. 9. 8. 7. 6.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

And they are...

Ah, almost.

Uh, looks like our little Cowgirl's still

having problem with that wild stallion.

While Steeler takes an impressive lead

as they thunder down the track.

Midnight looks like he doesn't know

whether he is coming or going.

- You can do it, Megan!

- But, wait.

Miss Shepard is taking control

and they're in the race.

Unfortunately, trailing far, far behind.

Return your attention to the big screen.

Steeler holds his lead as

they head down the wilding hairpin,

followed by Avalanche,

Dixie Mae and Mr. Swiftie.

Just in from main track official,

Mr. Pike Galianlance of...

- And all happen...

- Come on, baby!

Oh, look, who it is.

Megan and Midnight.

The two got the pack and

gaining on the leaders.

You go, girl.

As they approach one of

the most difficult challenges,

just look at Steeler turning the water

into string of beauty.

Flashing in second place is Dixie Mae,

with Mr. Swiftie on her tail.

Oh, look out. Rider down.

We got a wash-out.

So much for Positive Thinking and

its rider's all over tube.

Mr. Swiftie continues in third.

And here comes Megan on Midnight.

This girl is in it to win it.

Steeler and Dixie Mae clearing their

first jump with Mr. Swiftie gaining fast.

Hold on. Mr. Swiftie doesn't like

the look of that jump.

Let's see if he's gonna go for it or not.

And Mr. Swiftie says "no way."

And it looks like that rider

and horse are out of the race.

And here comes Midnight.

This kind of spirit is

what horseracing is all about.

Look at her glide over that jumping.

Not slowing as they race

toward the homefront.

They're out of the wood and

breaking for the finish line.

Steeler dominating and maintaining

the lead he has held from the start.

And tremendous showing,

closing the gap is non other than the girl,

who is earning a place in our hearts,

Megan Shepard on Midnight.

Here they come.

Ross Chaney rides Steeler

to their first place finish

for heat number one.

And here is our gal,

come all the way to 4th position.

Let's have a big round

of applause for Midnight.

and the "no-stopping-me-now"

splitfire Megan Shepard.

Heat number 2 will start

in five minutes.

We really have a bad start.

Sorry.

Nothing to be sorry about.

It's not how you start,

it's how you finish.

So, you just take care of yourself, okay?

We're ready.

Horses are on the line,

and riders are in the saddles,

let's get ready to race.

It's the second heat.

Starting gun is up.

Riders steady in your mark.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

And now.

No waiting for Midnight this time.

Not by a long shot.

Wow!

Oh, ouch!

All on the water hazard for nothing folks.

And that cowboy is going home

as Midnight dances its way

across the water in the third place.

Is that all you've got?

You say "when".

I am not even in high gear yet.

You mean like this?

And there they come first

out of the woods.

It's Steeler and Midnight.

Steeler and Midnight!

Midnight!

Talk about a comeback.

Miss Shepard not only

tamed the beast,

- she's riding him like a whirlwind.

- Come on, Megan!

This is gonna be a close one.

Midnight's gaining.

They're neck and neck.

They across the finish line...

And the second heat is first to leopard.

- Let's go, fast.

- What a race we have today, folks.

Who could imagine this?

- Are you okay?

- It was like we were one.

- He told me, Dad.

- I knew I couldn't count on you.

You do exactly what

I knew you would do.

What's that all about?

- Are you crazy?

- Crazy? How about stupid?

For thinking you'd hold up

your end of the deal.

- The race is not over.

- It is for you.

You can't do this.

This is my race.

I can do just about anything I want.

And right now,

I want Rico on Steeler.

What is going on?

Hey, I'm talking to you!

Who are you?

I don't like this, Jack.

It's my daughter up there.

I guess we know what

that means now, don't we?

You take care of her.

We're good.

Attention! If anyone needs

their business takien care of,

now it's the time to get it done.

The third and final heat

will start in two minutes.

Here's a shocker.

The internationally racing champion,

Rico Martinez will replace Ross Chaney

as the rider of Steeler.

Let's have a big hand for young Ross!

Martinez has raced in Pimlico,

Belmont and Churchill Downs.

that's right.

Home of the Kentucky Derby.

Your father and I want

you here with us.

We are a family, Ross.

The community needs to see that.

That's not the real reason, at all.

Tell me the real reason.

Megan.

She's the real reason.

You don't want me with her.

We want what's best for you, Ross.

What about what I want?

There're better choices, Ross.

People need to see you have

a good taste and judgment

and who you spend your time with, Ross.

It reflect on us.

If you worry

what people think,

then you never should hire

that professional Jockey.

But worse, when you...

when you couldn't buy Midnight,

you bring in Steeler and

a professional racehorse.

And you put the Shepards

ranch up for sale early

because you knew that

they were gonna lose.

That is cheating, Dad!

- Cheating is a harsh word, Ross...

- OK, Brett.

- I'm sure he didn't mean...

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