Readied for the canine show

• Made neat and tidy
• Neatened up
• Made tidy, as hair
• Prepared for an election
• Prepared to show
• Did some currying
• Ready for Churchill Downs
• Like show dogs

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. 1 (en-past of: groom ) 2 having a neat and clean appearance; well cared-for

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Groom \Groom\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Groomed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Grooming .] To tend or care for, or to curry or clean, as a, horse.