Then there is this very venerable old thread which certainly had an extensive shelf life, particularly among those who were around in the early years:
The One Ring .
Rarely were Mister Underhill and Sharkű found to be such form! Although the entire thread merits close reading, particular attention should be paid to Mister Underhill's
Post #17. Our
DreadHorseman rides an idea superbly! And after the first furlough, Our
Old Man takes up the whip and puts the race into a neck and neck chase with
Post #23 . Some of the contributions from other Downers such as
OneWhiteTree,
mfenwick,
Marileangorifurnimaluim turned the race into a veritable steeplechase.
This, ladies and gentleman, is a
Barrow Downs Classic.