Yeah I know I finally updated, so I hope you guys are happy!! Thank you to all the people who review this story and my others!! You guys are the best!! Also- sorry about the spacing issue in my recent posts, I'm not sure what's up with my computer. Oh well, it doesn't matter THAT much… Now, ENJOY!!

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The sound of a gunshot and the roar of the crowd grew louder as Ducky and Race approached the Sheepshead Racetrack.

"Heeya," Race said taking Ducky's hand as they entered the concourse, "Take me hand so's ya don't get lost."

"Okay…" Ducky's voice faded into oblivion and she let Race drag her through the crowded hallways to the betting stall.

"Heya Tony! Uhh… We'll take Star Gazer, two bits!" Race yelled over the crowd to the man behind the glass, as he slapped down some coins. Tony grunted and handed Race a ticket, "'Tank ya!" Race flashed his brightest smile and pulled Ducky toward the stands.

"AND…"

"THEIR…"

"OFF!!!" the announcer shouted against the blare of the gunshot. The crowds immediately leapt from seats and started screaming the names of their favorite horses.

"Go, Star Gazer, go!!" Race and Ducky shouted in unison

The announcers voice came over the loudspeaker, "And it's Step-by-Step and Star Gazer in the lead at this point! And Star Gazer takes the lead as the horses charges 'round the second post! Step-by-Step is catching up to Star Gazer. Now it's a dead tie! The horses are coming into the final stretch with Star Gazer in the lead once again! 25 yards left, now 20… 15… 10… 5…and Star Gazer wins the race!!!" Race stopped cheering and stood in shock. He couldn't believe he had won!!

"Race?! Race, are you okay?" Ducky queried, waving her hand in front of his face, "Yoo hoo… Racetrack?"

"Huh?? Wuh- wuh happened?" he said, still a bit dazed.

"We won!!" she squealed as she wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him. Race grabbed her around the waist and pulled her into a slow kiss before either knew what was happening. When they finally decided to come up for air, Race looked down in embarrassment.

"Uhhh…" he stuttered, "Sorry! I dono what came ova me!"

"Don't be, I was actually hoping you'd do that!"

"Well, in THAT case…" a sly grin tugged at the corners of his mouth. Race leaned down and began to kiss her again.