John Frederick Herring Sr.

Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 1 June, 2000, lot 19 

Bred and raced by Colonel Jonathan Peel (1799-1879), Orlando was a bay colt foaled in 1841 by Touchstone out of Vulture. Colonel Peel was the younger brother of the British Prime Minister and statesman Sir Robert Peel. A passionate devotee of the Turf for 60 years, Peel lived at Marble Hall in Twickenham, Middlesex.

Orlando won the Derby in 1844 (on a disqualification) and six other races, most notably the July Stakes at Newmarket. He had a very successful stallion career, becoming the leading sire on three occasions between 1851 and 1858. His most notable progeny included Teddington, Fazzoletto, Imperieuse, Fizroland, and Diophantus, all Classic winners.