The theme tunes to Doctor Who and The Apprentice were played, alongside classical pieces including Copland's Hoe-Down.

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"Of course, hoe-down is supposed to be about horses, " Adams says.

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Perhaps he is hoping for a hoe-down on the Texas-Arkansas state line, with Mr Friedman and Ho-Hum trying to persuade other indies to run next time.

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