| Breeder: Duke of Buckingham
It was said that he was the "Best horse at Newmarket in Charles II's reign." (1660-1685)
In 1687 he was acquired by Mr. Pelham and was re-named "Pelham's Bay Arabian". More info on him here: http://www.tbheritage.com/HistoricSires/FoundationSires/FoundSiresS.html#Spanker and here: http://www.bloodlines.net/TB/Summaries/DarcysYellowTurk.htm#Spanker
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