The Dr. Syntax
Introduction
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The Dr. Syntax
Image: © Mike Quinn Taken: 18 Nov 2008
Dr Syntax was born in 1811 and won the Preston Gold Cup seven times, the Richmond Gold Cup five times, and Lancaster Gold Cup five times. He was trained in Middleham near Leyburn, was the sire of the famous racehorse Beeswing and died in 1838. [My thanks to Trish Steel for this information.] See also Image
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Image Location
Latitude
54.92916
Longitude
-1.911178