A work of excellence (7)

I believe the answer is:

classic

(Other definitions for classic that I've seen before include "Of the highest order - the Derby, for example" , "lasting literary work" , "Descriptive of ancient Rome and Greece" , "Definitive; of recognised excellence" , "Race, eg Derby" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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