1979 Derby winner ridden by Willie Carson (4)

I believe the answer is:

troy

(Other definitions for troy that I've seen before include "Hardy sergeant" , "Ancient city of the Iliad" , "City of Paris" , "Ancient beseiged city" , "Legendary ancient city of northwest Anatolia" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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