| The Colonel | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:The_Colonel.jpg) The Colonel, by Richard Gilson Reeve (1803–1889) | |
| Sire | Whisker |
| Grandsire | Waxy |
| Dam | Delpini mare (My Lady's dam) |
| Damsire | Delpini |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1825 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Edward Petre |
| Owner | Edward Petre George IV William IV |
| Trainer | John Scott |
| Record | 15:10-3-1 |
| Major wins | |
| Champagne Stakes (1827) St Leger Stakes (1828) Epsom Craven Stakes (1830, 1831) Great Park Stakes (1830) Northampton Gold Cup (1830) | |
The Colonel (1825–1847) was a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for running a dead heat in The Derby and winning the St Leger Stakes in 1828. In a racing career which lasted from 1827 until 1831, The Colonel ran fifteen times and won ten races at distances ranging from six furlongs to three miles. Apart from the St Leger, his most notable successes came in the Champagne Stakes, the Epsom Craven Stakes (twice), the Great Park Stakes at Ascot and the Northampton Gold Cup. He was also placed in both the Ascot Gold Cup and Goodwood Cup.
Originally trained in Yorkshire by John Scott, The Colonel later moved to the royal stable and won races for two British monarchs. Following his retirement from racing he stood as a breeding stallion in Britain and Germany with moderate results, although some of his descendants achieved success in Australia.