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byword

[bahy-wurd] / ˈbaɪˌwɜrd /


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The trainer says he is not convinced that Byword has the stamina for that race and will trial him in the Prix Foy before making a final decision.

From The Guardian • Aug. 18, 2010

The decision to tackle Tuesday's race was doubtless prompted in part by the absence of the injured Harbinger, but the quality of entry remains high, including Rip Van Winkle, Byword and Twice Over.

From The Guardian • Aug. 11, 2010

Cecil's impeccable manners were severely tested when Twice Over was beaten into second by Byword in the Prince of Wales's Stakes, his first start for almost three months.

From The Guardian • Jul. 3, 2010

Victories at Maisons-Laffite and Saint-Cloud were built upon when Byword gave Goldikova a decent scrap in the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp last month, the pair pulling 10 lengths clear.

From The Guardian • Jun. 15, 2010

Andrews most special friend was more than common, he was a Byword.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers




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