William (horse)
| William | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Governor |
| Grandsire | Trumpator |
| Dam | Elizabeth |
| Damsire | Spadille |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1811 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton |
| Owner | Archibald Hamilton, 9th Duke of Hamilton |
| Trainer | William Theakston |
| Record | 8: 4-2-1 |
| Major wins | |
| St Leger Stakes (1814) Gascoigne Stakes (1814) | |
William (foaled 1811) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1814. In a racing career which lasted from May 1813 until May 1815 he contested eight races and won four times. After winning his last two starts as a two-year-old, he fell on his first appearance of 1814 and was beaten in his next race before winning the St Leger at odds of 7/1. He was beaten in his only race as a four-year-old and was sold and gelded before returning for two unsuccessful efforts in 1817.