| Orville | |
|---|---|
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| Sire | Beningbrough |
| Grandsire | King Fergus |
| Dam | Evelina |
| Damsire | Highflyer |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1799 |
| Country | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | William Fitzwilliam, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam |
| Owner | 4th Earl Fitzwilliam The Prince of Wales |
| Trainer | Christopher Scaife |
| Record | 34: 20-8-1 |
| Major wins | |
| St Leger Stakes (1802) Doncaster Free Handicap (1804) Match against Stockton (1804) Somerset Stakes (1805, 1807) Brighton Gold Cup (1805) King's Plate (Lewes) (1805) Match against Sancho (1806) Newmarket Free Handicap (1807) Match against Pelisse (1807) Ladies' Plate (Lewes) (1807) | |
| Awards | |
| Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1817, 1823) | |
Orville (1799–1826) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a racing career which lasted from August 1801 until October 1807 the horse ran thirty-four times and won twenty races. In his early career he was based in Yorkshire and won the classic St Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse as a three-year-old in 1802.
He had some success in the next two seasons before being sold to the Prince of Wales and being moved to campaign in the south of England. In his last three seasons he won fifteen races at long distances, becoming particularly effective over Newmarket's four mile Beacon Course, and winning several match races against the leading stayers of the day. After his racing career ended he became a highly successful breeding stallion.