' 10 to 1
Topaz was second , which was some consolation , but the horse without any license to start in such company passed under the wire with three lengths to spare , his mouth wide open because of a strong pull . That night Old Man Curry poured vinegar into the wound . `` Well , son , '' said he , `` I hope and trust you remembered what I said and cashed in on the black hoss to-day . They was offerin ' 10 to 1 on him in the openin ' betting . He 's an improved hoss , ai n't he ? '' `` He 's _ another _ horse ! '' grunted the Kid .