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Snip
Sire Flying Childers
Grandsire Darley Arabian
Dam Basto mare
Damsire Basto
Sex Stallion
Foaled 1736
Country Great Britain
Colour Brown
Breeder 3rd Duke of Devonshire
Owner 3rd Duke of Devonshire
Record 1 win

Snip (born 1736, died May 8, 1757) was a famous British Thoroughbred racehorse. Even though he only won one race, he became a very important father of many successful racehorses. His most famous son, Snap, was an amazing racer who never lost a race! Snap also became a top father of racehorses, just like his dad. Snip was owned and bred by the 3rd Duke of Devonshire.

Snip's Early Life and Family

Snip was a brown colt, which means he was a young male horse. He was born in 1736. His breeder and owner was the 3rd Duke of Devonshire, a very important person at the time.

Snip's Parents

Snip's father was a famous racehorse named Flying Childers. Flying Childers was an amazing racer who never lost a single race! He was also known as a "Champion sire," meaning he was a top father of many winning racehorses. Snip's mother was a daughter of another horse named Basto.

Snip's Racing Career

Snip's first race happened in 1741. This race took place in a town called Beccles in Suffolk, England. He competed in a £50 race, which was a lot of money back then!

His Only Win

In that first race, Snip showed his speed. He beat three other horses, including Thirkleby and Fancy. This was his only win during his racing career. After this victory, Snip raced again at Newmarket, a very famous horse racing track. However, he did not win any more races there.

Snip's Breeding Career

Even though Snip only won one race, he became very popular with horse breeders. This was because he had a very good "conformation," which means his body shape and build were excellent for a horse.

A Successful Father

Snip became a stallion, a male horse used for breeding. He lived at a place called Kenton in Northumberland. He became the father of many successful racehorses. His most famous son was Snap. Snap was an incredible racer who never lost any of his four races! Snap followed in his father's footsteps and became a "Champion sire" four times, meaning he was a top father of racehorses for many years.

Other Famous Offspring

Besides Snap, Snip also had other well-known children, including Prince T'Quassaw, Judgement, Fribble, Swiss, and Havannah. Snip passed away on May 8, 1757. After his death, his famous son Snap took his place at Kenton as a breeding stallion. Snap continued the family legacy, siring horses like Goldfiner, Juniper, and Latham's Snap. Snap was also the grandfather of another very famous horse, Sir Peter Teazle.

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