Ion

Ion (1835 – 1858?) was a Thoroughbred racehorse and sire in Great Britain and France. Background Ion was a bay horse. His sire was Cain, of which through his lineage continued the Sir Paul branch of the Sir Peter Teazle direct sire line. His dam was Margaret. Racing career Ion, also known as "the unfortunate Ion", ran against top racehorses at mid-distances. He ran in twelve races, winning twice, with one walkover. He finished second five times, including the Epson Derby and St Leger Stakes. 1837 season 2nd in the July Stakes 2nd in the Chesterfield Stakes 1st in the Clearwell Stakes 3rd in the Houghton Stakes