Two horses were standing in the paddock prior to a race. The black stallion says to the filly "A good mornin' to you, Lily, and how are you feelin' today?" She glances at him and replies "A bit under the weather to tell you the truth,Danny. I don't feel a bit like runnin', and I pity the poor bastard who places a wager on myself. And you, Dan?" The stallion snorts and says "Top form, Lil. I could run 10 miles and twenty more. I'll be winnin' by 4 lengths!"

Just at that moment, a dog who has been watching from beyond the rail speaks up. " Pshaw! I wouldn't lay a penny on either of ye! Tis the grey gelding will win." The horses look at each other and the stallion says "I'll be goddamned. A talking dog!"