| Voltigeur | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Voltigeur_Derby_winner.jpg) Voltigeur in his stable, by William Barraud (1810-1850) | |
| Sire | Voltaire |
| Grandsire | Blacklock |
| Dam | Martha Lynn |
| Damsire | Mulatto |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1847 |
| Died | 1874 (aged 26–27) |
| Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Colour | Bay or Brown |
| Breeder | Robert Stephenson |
| Owner | Lord Zetland |
| Trainer | Robert Hill |
| Record | 10: 5-2-0 |
| Major wins | |
| Epsom Derby (1850) St Leger (1850) Doncaster Cup (1850) | |
| Honours | |
| Great Voltigeur Stakes | |
Voltigeur (1847–1874) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career that lasted from 1849 to August 1852 he ran ten times and won five races. In 1850 he won The Derby and the St Leger against his fellow three-year-olds and then recorded his most famous victory when beating The Flying Dutchman in the Doncaster Cup. In May 1851 Voltigeur was beaten by The Flying Dutchman in what was probably the most celebrated match race in the history of British thoroughbred racing. Voltigeur was never as good again, winning once from his remaining five races, but went on to have a successful stud career.