Tarok Page #7

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- Start him gently.

- Yes, of course.

No more chatter,

we haven't got all day.

What do you think, Tarok?

Shall we show him what you can do?

Slow down or

you'll run out of steam!

There is a wall of

competitors in front of you.

They don't want to let you through.

Pull out to one side

and put your foot down!

You understand plain Danish!

Bloody hell!

That's good.

Come on, lad.

That horse will break.

He can't last at that pace.

- You drove him too hard.

- The way he wanted.

- You are a winner.

- Tarok must not lead from the start.

It's bad tactics.

- Lack of patience is his strength.

- And your weakness.

We don't want any mistakes

at Billund on Sunday.

I'll get into the car.

Yes, my words exactly.

South Jutland Race Course

Billund

You are a minute late.

Just be grateful Billund has an

airport or I'd not be here now.

You're still late.

- Bruised your hand on mum?

- Oh, she's a tough customer.

- But it was Tarok's mum.

- Did she bite you?

A hare startled her.

I should've been more careful.

Right.

A horse can do no wrong.

- Where is mum?

- At home, of course.

- You drove one-handed?

- Yes. Just don't do the same now.

Don't let him lead. This field is far

stronger than anything he's tried.

Ramses II is in the lead.

Jrn Laursen and the new star,

Tarok, suddenly overtake.

Tarok is an exciting outsider

from Stald Kima.

Karl Laursen doesn't race

his horses till they are three.

So we never know

what to expect.

They are keeping up a good pace.

The race is still open.

Can you overtake him?

Tarok ups the pace and passes

the favourite, Supermule.

Tarok passes Ramses II.

What the hell are you doing?

It's bold of Jrn Laursen to let

Tarok take the lead so early.

The last lap and

Tarok is still in the lead.

Supermule passes Ramses II

and pulls alongside Tarok.

They are neck and neck.

Tarok seems to be tiring.

Is it the end for the latest

addition to the Stald Kima family?

- Damn!

- I said you were too excitable.

I should have done as dad told me.

They're neck and neck

as they round the last bend.

200 metres to go and

Supermule accelerates.

Go!

But Tarok retaliates.

- Move, damn you!

- 100 metres to go.

- Faster!

- There's not a head in it.

Will it be Tarok or Supermule?

Tarok has more in reserve.

He is hardy touching

the ground now.

But it's not over yet.

Now!!!!!

Jrn Laursen pulls away.

Tarok is going to win

his debut race.

Tarok is approaching the line.

The others are nowhere close.

An extraordinary performance.

Tarok wins his debut race.

What did I tell you, dad?

It's the best debut

at Billund for years

After that splendid win for Stald

Kima and Jrn Laursen

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