King Fergus

King Fergus
SireEclipse
GrandsireMarske
DamCreeping Polly
DamsireOthello
SexMale
Foaled1775
CountryGreat Britain
ColourChestnut
BreederMr Carver
OwnerDennis O'Kelly
John Croke
Major wins
500 guineas sweepstakes at Bath (1779)
Awards
Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1797)

King Fergus (1775–1801) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. He won several races, but achieved greater success as a sire. He was British Champion sire in 1797 and his progeny included St Leger Stakes winner Hambletonian, who was only defeated once in his 19 race career.