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[h=1]The Baron (horse)[/h]
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The Baron (1842 – 1859) was a Thoroughbred racehorse from Ireland, who also raced in England. Sired by Birdcatcher out of Echidna (by the English stallion Economist), he was also an influential sire in England, France and Australia.