Lawrin (1935–1955) was an American thoroughbred racehorse owned by Herbert M. Woolf who won the Kentucky Derby in 1938. He was the son of Insco. Lawrin also won the Flamingo Stakes and American Invitational. He is the only Kansas-bred winner of the Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Derby winner ridden by the great jockey Eddie Arcaro. Lawrin died in 1955 and was buried next to his sire, Insco, on Woolford Farm in what would become Prairie Village, Kansas. One can still visit his grave in the cul-de-sac at 59 Le Mans Court, Prairie Village, just northwest of Mission Road & Somerset.
Lawrin was trained by Ben A. Jones, and had 23 starts before the Derby in 1938.
During the race, Arcaro took Lawrin to an early 3-length lead keeping to the rail. However, Lawrin started to tire with an eighth of a mile to go and drifted to the middle of the track. Future U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey Eddie Arcaro, who got the first of his five Derby wins, urged him on and was able keep the lead from a furiously gaining Dauber. Lawrin won over a field that also included Menow, Fighting Fox, and Bull Lea.
written by Lee Aaron, John Albani & David Roberts
running time - 3:45
©1987 Canadiana Music/David Roberts Music/Abovewater/Pondwater
Aw you can be what you wanna be, (fine by me)
An' you can believe what you wanna believe it's your (rivalry)
But if it's war you're askin' for just wait an' see
If I were you I'd watch my step
Cuz what you give is what you get
It's an (eye for an eye), no love lost here
(Eye for an eye), an exchange of tears
(Eye for an eye), you'd best stand clear
It's (do or die), ya'd better believe it's an eye for an eye
Well ya think you're hot wanna call the shots you won't (shoot me down)
Seen your kind too many times won't (push me 'round)
Two can play rough if you're gonna get tough you're on dangerous ground
This could be your last mistake..
'Cause there ain't no time for give an' take
It's an (eye for an eye), no love lost here
(Eye for an eye), an exchange of tears
(Eye for an eye), you'd best stand clear
It's (do or die), ya'd better believe it's an eye for an eye
Don't push me too far...
Oh don't take it so hard..
If we can't walk away
We can't keep hurting, each other this way..
(Eye for an eye)
(Do or die)
(Eye for an eye), no love lost here
(Eye for an eye), an exchange of tears..
(Eye for an eye), you'd best stand clear
It's (do or die), (better believe it's an) (eye for an eye)
Long lost tears baby oh...
(Eye for an eye)
Exchange of tears
(Eye for an eye)
You'd best stand clear