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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Gimcrack
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(foaled 1760) Grey colt which first raced at *Newmarket in 1765 and went on from that first victory to another 26 wins. He appears in at least four paintings by Stubbs. Two of his rare defeats were at York, where the Gimcrack Stakes is run in his honour at the August meeting.
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