238 The Life of Fred Archer 
SING A SONG OF ARCHER. 
Dedicated to the Celebrated Jockey of that Name. 
A stands for Archer, the talk of the town ; 
B for Bend Or, whom he rode to renown. 
C for the Confidence in him that's placed ; 
D is the Derby his riding has graced. 
E is the Eminence firm that he's gained ; 
F in the Front he for long has remained. 
G breathes of Gladness when winners he lands ; 
H is the Horse he so weU understands. 
I Iroquois he to mighty fame steered ; 
J is the then Yankee Joy that appeared. 
K is the King that he is of the art ; 
L the Low rung of the ladder his start. 
M of his Might in the saddle will speak ; 
N at Newmarket his home you may seek. 
is the Out and Out way he can ride ; 
P the fair Principle ever his guide. 
Q is his Quickness of arm, hand and eye ; 
R his grand Rush when he wants to go by. 
S is the sure Satisfaction he yields ; 
T tells his Triumphs on numerous fields. 
U is the Use of his knowledge of pace ; 
V the great Valour he rode in the race. 
W the Wonderment then to be seen ; 
X stands for Xantho, on whose back he's been. 
Y is his Years yet to come of success ; 
Z is the Zeal he has shown, you may guess. 
— A. Parker. 
