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Seabiscuit (May 23, 1933 – May 17, 1947) was a champion thoroughbred racehorse in the United States who became the top money-winning racehorse up to the 1940s. He beat the 1937 Triple Crown winner, War Admiral, by four lengths in a two-horse special at Pimlico and was voted American Horse of the Year for 1938.
- Swing On
- Man o' War
May 10, 2024 · considered one of the most elegant European warmbloods; excels at dressage and show jumping; influenced by Thoroughbred and Arabian blood. Seabiscuit, (foaled 1933), American racehorse (Thoroughbred) that in six seasons (1935–40) won 33 of 89 races and a total of $437,730, a record for American Thoroughbreds (broken 1942).
- Marvin Drager
Jul 25, 2003 · Based on a true story, Seabiscuit is a drama about a team of underdogs who train a small and unconventional horse to win races and lift the spirits of the nation. The film stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth Banks and features the legendary War Admiral as the main rival.
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- Drama, History, Sport
- Gary Ross
- 2003-07-25
Learn about Seabiscuit, one of the most remarkable Thoroughbred racehorses in history, who overcame a lazy and mean temperament to become a national hero. Read how he won the famous match race against War Admiral in 1938 and made a stunning comeback in 1940.
- Man o’ War is the Grandsire of Seabiscuit. Seabiscuit’s paternal grandsire was the legendary Man o’ War. Man o’ War was one of the greatest racehorses ever to live.
- Seabiscuit’s Name is a Reference to His Sire. Seabiscuit is out of the sire Hard Tack and the dam Swing On. Hardtack is a type of cracker eaten by sailors that are also called sea biscuits.
- Seabiscuit Had a Companion Horse Named Pumpkin. Like many Thoroughbreds, Seabiscuit had a company horse to keep him company. Pumpkin was a palomino that the Thoroughbred’s trainer bought to keep him company.
- Seabiscuit Didn’t Have A Great Start to His Racing Career. Though Seabiscuit is remembered as an incredible racehorse, the beginning of his career wasn’t great.
Learn how Seabiscuit, a broken down little horse, became a legendary racehorse and a symbol of hope during the Great Depression. Discover his owners, jockey, trainer and legacy through videos and documents.
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Seabiscuit is a 2003 American sports film co-produced, written and directed by Gary Ross and based on the best-selling 1999 non-fiction book Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand.
