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War Admiral (May 2, 1934 – October 30, 1959) was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who is the fourth winner of the American Triple Crown. He was also the 1937 Horse of the Year and well known as the rival of Seabiscuit in the "Match Race of the Century" in 1938. [1]
May 26, 2023 · He became the fourth horse to win the coveted Triple Crown. In 1937, he won United States Horse of the Year and in 1958 he was inducted into the United States Racing Hall of Fame. Here is an overview of War Admiral’s stats: Born: May 2, 1934. Died: October 30, 1959 (aged 25) Breed: Thoroughbred.
War Admiral, (foaled 1934), American racehorse (Thoroughbred) who in 1937 became the fourth winner of the American Triple Crown—the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. His dramatic 1938 race against Seabiscuit, the leading money winner of 1937 and a fan favourite, captured.
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War Admiral concluded his career with a record of 21-3-1 from 26 starts and earnings of $273,240. As a stallion, War Admiral sired 40 stakes winners, including Hall of Fame member Busher, the 1945 Horse of the Year. The Admiral was the leading sire of 1945 and ranked among the top 20 sires 11 times. He died in 1959 at age 25.
In December 1937 after winning a remarkable eight of eight starts for the season, War Admiral was named horse of the year by a sportswriters’ poll in Turf and Sport Digest. Seabiscuit came in...
30.6K subscribers. Subscribed. 27K. 6M views 17 years ago. The historic 1938 match race between west coast star Seabiscuit, and Triple Crown winner War Admiral. A race for the ages. ...more....
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War Admiral (May 2, 1934 – October 30, 1959) was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who is the fourth winner of the American Triple Crown. He was also the 1937 Horse of the Year and well known as the rival of Seabiscuit in the "Match Race of the Century" in 1938.
