Orbit was the son of Epsom Derby and Champion Stakes winner Bend Or.

His dam was Fair Alice, a daughter of July Stakes winner Cambuscan.

[3] Orbit started his three-year-old career by winning the Craven Stakes at Newmarket by ¾ length from Cotillon.

Ayrshire won the race by two lengths from Johnny Morgan, who was a head in front of Orbit.

He was a successful stallion there and his progeny included Olascoaga[8] and Old Man, who won 18 of his 19 races.