Camptown races in Lim'rick Town

To the greyhound stadium, I gladly came.
Watching people, not dogs, was my evening's game.
Then with much surprise,
I saw with my eyes
That the crowd--full of tourists--had planned just the same.

The paws, they made quite the loud thumping sound
As they pounded in circles around the ground.
Compared to each master,
Dogs ran so much faster
Until someone called, "Free pints, all around!"

One dog, it was true, had seen better days,
As the other hounds passed him in quite the blaze.
I thought he'd be lashed
for coming in last.
Instead got a pat. Heartfelt, winning praise!