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1. The Racehorse Called Funny Eye Swiftness (continued)

   

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   Her limbs so completed to swiftness dictated.
   While invigorated by rival or steed.
   No Indian panther nor even no tyrant
   From Toronto could equal her speed.

   To see her young jockey erect in his saddle.
   His dress was commodious and charming to see.
   As cosy a horseman you never could pass him
   He was so delightful in every degree.

   With active behaviour he still did endeavour
   To gain every wager for which he did run
   While Funny Eye Swiftness complied with his wishes
   The opposite party was surely undone.

   There was Gallant Flyer and Noble High Flyer
   Be- aflus-nimro besides Crazy Jane.
   Ding Dong Morgan Battler Brave Bachus and Sport
   Recorded for glory she ran at Kildare.

   The great Gerry Shaker and ring leader Toby
   And Corr's noble racer from sweet Augakee [?]
   These remarkable racers they never could equal
   Brave Funny Eye Swiftness in any degree.

   To see their situation and sad consolation
   When she won the prize and the pride at the Lough

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Rose Anne Dowd

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   An Leathcheathrú, Co. an Chabháin

   Informant

   Patrick Dowd

   Relation

   Parent

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   An Leathcheathrú, Co. an Chabháin