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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Man_o'_WarMan o' War - Wikipedia

    Man o' War (March 29, 1917 – November 1, 1947) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. Several sports publications, including The Blood-Horse, Sports Illustrated, and the Associated Press, voted Man o' War as the best American racehorse of the 20th century.

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  3. www.racingmuseum.org › hall-of-fame › horseMan o' War (KY) | National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

    With his power, blazing speed, and incredible 28-foot stride (believed to be the longest ever), Man o’ War captivated the imagination of racing fans and drew record crowds everywhere he appeared. He was the favorite in every one of his races and three times he was recorded to have odds of 1-100

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  5. www.britannica.com › topic › Man-o-WarMan o’ War | Races & Facts | Britannica

    Jul 8, 2024 · Man o’ War (foaled 1917) was an American racehorse (Thoroughbred) often considered the greatest of the 20th century. In a brief career of only two seasons (1919–20), he won 20 of 21 races, established seven track records for speed over various distances, and raced at odds as short as 1–100. Learn more about Man o’ War.

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  6. horseyhooves.com › man-o-war-racehorse8 Interesting Facts About Man o' War (History, Earnings ...

    • Man o’ War Got His Name Because of WWI. August Belmont II’s wife originally named Man o’ War ‘My Man o’ War’ due to the fact he was born during WWI. Mr. Belmont was a soldier during the war and fought over in France.
    • Man o’ War Never Competed in the Kentucky Derby. Despite being one of the most coveted horse races, Man o’ War never competed in the Kentucky Derby. Riddle thought the mile-and-a-quarter distance was too long for the three-year-old colt at the beginning of his season.
    • The Only Race Man o’ War Lost Was to a Horse Named Upset. Man o’ War only lost one race on August 13, 1919, in the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse.
    • Man o’ War Had Several Successful Offspring. Not only was Man o’ War a successful racehorse, but he was also a successful sire. He sired a total of 381 registered foals.

  7. www.manowar.info › race-recordRace Record | Man o' War: Racing Icon

    RACE RECORD. This is Man o' War's Official Race Record from the Daily Racing Form. To see online archives of this resource, please check out the Kentucky Digital Library for past issues.

  8. www.americasbestracing.net › the-sport › 2016-man-oMan o’ War: The Measuring Stick for Greatness | America's ...

    Dec 26, 2016 · Man o’ War set an American record in the 1920 Belmont Stakes, a race he won by 20 lengths without being extended. He scored victories the Preakness, the Withers, the Dwyer Stakes, Stuyvesant Handicap and romped in the Travers, setting a track record that was not broken until 42 years later.

  9. www.manowar.info › historyHistory | Man o' War: Racing Icon

    In the course of his racing career he beat thirty stakes winners, including a number of track-record holders, and four champions. His last race was a seven length victory over Triple Crown champion and world record holder Sir Barton, in which Man o' War lowered the track record by six seconds.

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