Phosphorus (horse)

Phosphorus
Phosphorus. Painting by John Frederick Herring, Sr.
Sire	Lamplighter
Grandsire	Merlin
Dam	Rubens mare
Damsire	Rubens
Sex	Stallion
Foaled	1834
Country	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Colour	Bay
Breeder	Robert Wilson, 9th Baron Berners
Owner	Robert Wilson, 9th Baron Berners
Trainer	John Doe
Record	3:2-1-0 (in England)
Major wins
Epsom Derby (1837)

Phosphorus (1834 – after 1843) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In his British career he ran three times and won two races. His most significant win came when he overcame a leg injury to win the 1837 Epsom Derby. Phosphorus was later sold and exported to Brunswick, but was unable to reproduce his English form. He was unsuccessful as a stallion.