Caractacus (horse)
Caractacus (1859–1878) was a Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 1862 Epsom Derby. The 1862 Derby was memorable due to the large field (34 horses), the winner being ridden by a 16-year-old stable boy and Caractacus' near disqualification for an underweight jockey and a false start. Caractacus was considered a poor choice to win the Derby, which was ultimately his last racing engagement before injury forced his retirement from racing. Caractacus was a breeding stallion in Britain from 1862 until 1873, when he was exported to Russia where he died in 1878. He is not considered to be a successful sire.
| Caractacus | |
|---|---|
Caractacus as painted by Samuel Spode. | |
| Sire | Kingston |
| Grandsire | Venison |
| Dam | Defenceless |
| Damsire | Defence |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1859 |
| Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | William Blenkiron |
| Owner | Charles Snewing |
| Trainer | Robert Smith |
| Record | 9:2–2–1 |
| Earnings | £7,545 |
| Major wins | |
| Somersetshire Stakes (1862) Epsom Derby (1862) | |
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