A beautiful but unsound horse, Phaeton made only two starts before being forced into retirement. He was imported to the United States as a stallion prospect and became a success in spite of poor patronage but died young. He is important to American breeding both as a good sire his own right and as a catalyst for the importation of other sons of King Tom to North America.
Race record
2 starts, 0 wins, 0 seconds, 1 third
1867:
As an individual
Phaeton was a handsome, good-bodied horse by all accounts, but one whose body was too heavy for his light-boned limbs. He had an excellent shoulder, a deep girth and great strength through his back and loin. A bay, he stood 16 hands.
As a stallion
Phaeton sired five stakes winners according to Clio Hogan's Index to Stakes Winners 1865-1967. He sired a number of other horses who did not win races now recognized as stakes events but were still considered good winners in their day. Unfortunately, he died before his top runners had shown their ability.
Notable progeny
Felicia (USA), King Alfonso (USA), Ten Broeck (USA)
Connections
Phaeton was bred by Mr. John Johnstone (who purchased his dam while she was carrying Phaeton) and was purchased as a yearling by Admiral Henry Rous. Following his brief racing career, he was imported to the USA by Richard Ten Broeck, who stood the horse at his farm in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Pedigree notes
Phaeton is inbred 5x5 to 1802 St. Leger Stakes winner Orville, a two-time champion sire in England.
Race record
2 starts, 0 wins, 0 seconds, 1 third
1867:
- 3rd Findon Stakes (ENG, 6FT, Goodwood)
As an individual
Phaeton was a handsome, good-bodied horse by all accounts, but one whose body was too heavy for his light-boned limbs. He had an excellent shoulder, a deep girth and great strength through his back and loin. A bay, he stood 16 hands.
As a stallion
Phaeton sired five stakes winners according to Clio Hogan's Index to Stakes Winners 1865-1967. He sired a number of other horses who did not win races now recognized as stakes events but were still considered good winners in their day. Unfortunately, he died before his top runners had shown their ability.
Notable progeny
Felicia (USA), King Alfonso (USA), Ten Broeck (USA)
Connections
Phaeton was bred by Mr. John Johnstone (who purchased his dam while she was carrying Phaeton) and was purchased as a yearling by Admiral Henry Rous. Following his brief racing career, he was imported to the USA by Richard Ten Broeck, who stood the horse at his farm in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Pedigree notes
Phaeton is inbred 5x5 to 1802 St. Leger Stakes winner Orville, a two-time champion sire in England.