Skyscraper (horse)
| Skyscraper | |
|---|---|
Skyscraper as painted by George Stubbs, c. 1790. | |
| Sire | Highflyer |
| Grandsire | Herod |
| Dam | Everlasting |
| Damsire | Eclipse |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1786 |
| Country | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford |
| Owner | Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford |
| Trainer | Matthew Stephenson |
| Record | 24: 14-7-1 |
| Major wins | |
| Epsom Derby (1789) | |
Skyscraper (1786–1807) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. One of many notable offspring of the great Highflyer, Skyscraper is best known for winning The Derby of 1789. He competed until he was seven, when after losing two races he was retired to stud.