Colt by Fidget facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Colt by Fidget |
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|---|---|
| Sire | Fidget |
| Grandsire | Florizel |
| Dam | Highflyer mare |
| Damsire | Highflyer |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1794 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breeder | 5th Duke of Bedford |
| Owner | Duke of Bedford |
| Trainer | Matthew Stephenson |
| Record | 2:1-0-0 |
| Major wins | |
| Epsom Derby (1797) | |
The Colt by Fidget (born 1794) was a famous British Thoroughbred racehorse. He is special because he never had a real name! People just called him "the Colt by Fidget."
This brown horse had a short but exciting racing career. He raced at least twice between 1797 and 1798. His biggest win was the important Epsom Derby in 1797.
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About the Colt by Fidget
This brown horse was bred by his owner, the 5th Duke of Bedford. The Duke was a very important person.
Why No Name?
It might seem strange that a famous racehorse didn't have a name. But before 1913, racehorses in Britain didn't always need official names. People often knew them by their owner, their color, their gender, or their parents.
The Duke of Bedford had another Derby winner before this colt. That horse was known as "the Florizel colt." But later, he got a real name: Eager. The Colt by Fidget, however, was always just "the Fidget colt."
His Family Tree
The Colt by Fidget's father was a horse named Fidget. His mother was an unnamed mare (female horse) by a horse called Highflyer. Fidget was not a super famous father horse. He was one of the cheaper horses to breed from at the time.
Racing Career Highlights
The Colt by Fidget only had two confirmed races. But one of them was a very big win!
1797: Winning the Derby
On June 2, 1797, the Colt by Fidget had his very first race. It was the famous Derby at Epsom. He was listed as "D. of Bedford's br c by Fidget." This meant "Duke of Bedford's brown colt by Fidget."
There were seven horses in the race. The Colt by Fidget was not the favorite to win. He had odds of 10 to 1. The favorite horse was called Sir Peter colt. But with jockey John Singleton, Jr. riding him, the Colt by Fidget won! He beat Escalus and Plaistow. The favorite horse finished fourth.
1798: His Last Confirmed Race
After winning the Derby, the Colt by Fidget raced again on April 11, 1798. This race was at Newmarket Racecourse. It was a handicap race, meaning horses carried different weights. He carried 102 pounds.
He finished seventh in this race. The winner was a horse named Ambrosio. This was the last confirmed race for the Colt by Fidget.
