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Martin Carthy and a horse race.
For those who don't know, Martin Carthy is one of the greatest living repositories of English language folk ballads. His unusual guitar tuning and style has made me a fan for over 40 years.
In light of a famous race in Louisville, Kentucky this Saturday, here's an example of his work which celebrates the story of another famous race from long ago: