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Man O' War in 1920.

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Famous Racehorses - Man O' War

Man O' War is considered by many to be the greatest American thoroughbred racehorse of all time. During his career just after World War I, he won 20 of 21 races and $249,465 in purses.

Trained by Louis Feustel and ridden by jockey Johnny Loftus, Man O' War made an impressive racing debut at Belmont Park on June 6, 1919, winning by six lengths. Three weeks later he won the Keene Memorial Stakes.

As a sire, Man O' War was impressive as well; producing more than 64 stakes winners and 200 various champions. Two of the more famous of his offspring were Battleship, who won the 1938 English Grand National steeplechase, and War Admiral, the 1937 Triple Crown winner. Another of his offspring, Hard Tack, sired Seabiscuit. His son War Relic was his most successful sire. Tiznow, Honour and Glory, and Bertrando are all sire-line descendants of Man O' War.

This news arrived on: 03/19/2007

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