Sir Walter (foaled 1890 in California) was an outstanding American Thoroughbred racehorse known for his gritty determination which saw him win a number of races by a matter of inches.
Read more about Sir Walter: Background, Racing Career, Stud Record
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—Sir Walter Raleigh (1552–1618)
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—Terence, Sir Conran (b. 1931)
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The shallow murmur, but the deep are dumb.”
—Sir Walter Raleigh (1552–1618)