The Ill-Used (GB)
1870 – June 4, 1891
Breadalbane (GB) x Ellermire (GB), by Chanticleer (GB)
Family 18-a
1870 – June 4, 1891
Breadalbane (GB) x Ellermire (GB), by Chanticleer (GB)
Family 18-a
Imported to the United States from England as a youngster, The Ill-Used got his name from his misfortunes in receiving injuries from other horses and was said to have lost the Belmont Stakes after being “cut down” by his own stablemate. His racing career was brief but showed significant talent, and after his retirement, he became a successful stallion and a noted broodmare sire.
Race record
4 starts, 2 wins, 0 seconds, 0 thirds
1873:
As an individual
A bay horse; no further information available.
As a stallion
According to Clio Hogan’s Index to Stakes Winners 1865-1967, The Ill-Used sired 16 stakes winners.
Sire rankings
Per The Blood-Horse:
Notable progeny
Amazon (USA), Carita (USA), Forester (USA), His Highness (USA), Lady Margaret (USA), Lady Violet (USA)
Notable progeny of daughters
Glorifier (USA), Henry of Navarre (USA), Margrave (USA), Masterman (USA), Watervale (USA)
Connections
The Ill-Used was bred by Colonel Townley, He was imported to the United States by August Belmont, who raced him and later stood him at his Nursery Stud.
Pedigree notes
The Ill-Used is inbred 4x3 to two-time English champion sire Birdcatcher, also an eight-time champion sire in Ireland. Sired by 1865 Prince of Wales’s Stakes winner Breadalbane (a full brother to dual English Classic winner and four-time English champion sire Blair Athol), The Ill-Used is a half brother to 1866 Ascot Gold Vase winner Elland (by Rataplan). He was produced from Ellemire, whose sire, Chanticleer, won the 1848 Doncaster Cup and other important staying races.
A half sister to 1856 Derby Stakes winner Ellington (by The Flying Dutchman) and to 1859 Oaks Stakes winner Summerside (by West Australian), Ellemire was produced from Ellerdale, winner of the 1846 Gimcrack Stakes and 1847 Park Hill Stakes. Sired by the top stayer Lanercost, Ellerdale was in turn produced from an unnamed daughter of 1833 Northumberland Plate winner Tomboy and the Whisker mare Tesane.
Fun facts
Last updated: July 4, 2024
Race record
4 starts, 2 wins, 0 seconds, 0 thirds
1873:
- Won Sequel Stakes (USA, 16FD, Saratoga)
- Won Kenner Stakes (USA, 16FT, Saratoga)
As an individual
A bay horse; no further information available.
As a stallion
According to Clio Hogan’s Index to Stakes Winners 1865-1967, The Ill-Used sired 16 stakes winners.
Sire rankings
Per The Blood-Horse:
- 3rd on the American general sire list in 1891; 6th in 1892.
Notable progeny
Amazon (USA), Carita (USA), Forester (USA), His Highness (USA), Lady Margaret (USA), Lady Violet (USA)
Notable progeny of daughters
Glorifier (USA), Henry of Navarre (USA), Margrave (USA), Masterman (USA), Watervale (USA)
Connections
The Ill-Used was bred by Colonel Townley, He was imported to the United States by August Belmont, who raced him and later stood him at his Nursery Stud.
Pedigree notes
The Ill-Used is inbred 4x3 to two-time English champion sire Birdcatcher, also an eight-time champion sire in Ireland. Sired by 1865 Prince of Wales’s Stakes winner Breadalbane (a full brother to dual English Classic winner and four-time English champion sire Blair Athol), The Ill-Used is a half brother to 1866 Ascot Gold Vase winner Elland (by Rataplan). He was produced from Ellemire, whose sire, Chanticleer, won the 1848 Doncaster Cup and other important staying races.
A half sister to 1856 Derby Stakes winner Ellington (by The Flying Dutchman) and to 1859 Oaks Stakes winner Summerside (by West Australian), Ellemire was produced from Ellerdale, winner of the 1846 Gimcrack Stakes and 1847 Park Hill Stakes. Sired by the top stayer Lanercost, Ellerdale was in turn produced from an unnamed daughter of 1833 Northumberland Plate winner Tomboy and the Whisker mare Tesane.
Fun facts
- The Ill-Used did not receive his name until after he had raced in the Belmont Stakes, a practice that was permissible at the time. He was originally named “Ill-Used,” the “The” being added later.
Last updated: July 4, 2024