Riddlesworth (horse)

Riddlesworth
Sire	Emilius
Grandsire	Orville
Dam	Fillagree
Damsire	Soothsayer
Sex	Stallion
Foaled	1828
Country	Great Britain
Colour	Chestnut
Breeder	5th Earl of Jersey
Owner	5th Earl of Jersey Sir Mark Wood Dr. John Nott
Trainer	James Edwards
Record	5: 4-1-0
Earnings	4640 gs
Major wins
Riddlesworth Stakes (1831) Dinner Stakes (1831) 2000 Guineas Stakes (1831) Newmarket Stakes (1831)

Riddlesworth (1828–1843) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. He raced in April and May 1831, in a career that lasted less than seven weeks. He won four of his five starts, including the Riddlesworth Stakes, 2000 Guineas Stakes and Newmarket Stakes. On his final start he finished second in the Derby. Riddlesworth was owned by George Child Villiers, 5th Earl of Jersey, and trained by James Edwards. As a stallion he stood in Germany and the United States, but didn't leave many notable foals.

Riddlesworth was a chestnut colt, with a white blaze, bred by George Child Villiers, 5th Earl of Jersey, and foaled in 1828. He was sired by Emilius, who had won the Riddlesworth Stakes and Derby Stakes in 1823. After retiring from racing Emilius became a successful stallion and was champion sire of Great Britain and Ireland in 1830 and 1831. Amongst his other offspring were Derby winners Priam and Plenipotentiary, St. Leger winner Mango, Oaks winner Oxygen and 1000 Guineas winners Preserve, Barcarolle and Extempore. Riddlesworth's dam Fillagree was a daughter of Soothsayer. She also foaled 1000 Guineas winner Charlotte West and 1000 Guineas and Oaks winner Cobweb. Riddlesworth was Fillagree's eighth foal. He was trained by James Edwards.