Sir Walter

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

Famous quotes containing the words sir walter, sir and/or walter:

    “But from this earth, this grave, this dust,
    My God shall raise me up, I trust.”
    —Sir Walter Raleigh (1552?–1618)

    “I must have the gentleman to haul and draw with the mariner, and the mariner with the gentleman ... I would know him, that would refuse to set his hand to a rope, but I know there is not any such here.”
    —Francis, Sir Drake (1540–1596)

    “The sun may set and rise:
    But we contrariwise
    Sleep after our short light
    One everlasting night.”
    —Sir Walter Raleigh (1552?–1618)