Most Australians have a saying of John Laws on radio,
“To keep the Dream alive,” my son,
It’s the only way to go.
To strive to be the very best,
Set goals and then to fight
To be the better of the best
Try hard with all your might.
Most of us, we have a go
To fight the bitter fight
But our stars they only glimmer
Instead of burning bright.
But, now and then there comes along
One better than the rest
Who sets goals and then achieves them
Always setting himself a test.
Work and bloody lots of it,
The trials of blood and sweat,
He gets up when he’s knocked down again,
On his feet he never rests.
He shows a real commitment
But still to those around,
He laughs and smiles and shakes their hands
A truer bloke cannot be found.
So, pat him on the back my friend,
And acknowledge the work of this man,
We owners, we’re a part of it-
Part of his master plan.
He’ll train some bloody awful ones,
I hope it’s yours not mine,
But in the end, he’ll give his best,
And things will turn out fine.
He’s getting there – his goals I mean,
And we’re coming for the ride,
Downs and South-West trainer of the year
Of Miles and District he’s our pride.
For when all is said and done,
At the end of every day,
We all take pride in his achievements,
Our respect to him we pay.
For there are those among us
Who are sent to show us how
Les Ross you are a champion, sir,
Step up and take a bow.
