Hambletonian | |
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Sire | King Fergus |
Grandsire | Eclipse |
Dam | Grey Highflyer |
Damsire | Highflyer |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1792 |
Country | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | John Hutchinson |
Owner | 1. Sir Charles Turner, 2nd Baronet 2. Sir Harry Vane-Tempest |
Trainer | Thomas Fields |
Record | 19 starts, 18 wins |
Major wins | |
St. Leger Stakes (1795) Doncaster Cup (1795, 1796) 4yo Great Subscription Purse (1796) Craven Stakes (1797) 6yo+ Great Subscription Purse (1797, 1800) 5yo Great Subscription Purse (1797) | |
Last updated on 25 October 2010 |
Hambletonian, was one of the best Thoroughbred racehorses of the late 18th century, having won all of his race starts, except one, and was later a good sire. His victories included two Doncaster Cups in the late 1790s and the St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster in 1795.