Man o' War (March 29, 1917 – November 1, 1947) was an American Thoroughbred who is widely considered one of the greatest racehorses of all time. Several sports publications, including The Blood-Horse, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and the (AP) Associated Press, voted Man o' War as the outstanding horse of the 20th century.
Of the Many Horses Which Live On in the Hearts of Americans, One Horse is Most Remembered - Man o' War. Those who knew Man o' War were enriched by the experience. This was not just another racehorse. Man o' War was one of 1,680 Thoroughbreds foaled in 1917. He was born on March 29 at the Kentucky Nursery Stud owned by August Belmont II.
Nearly 30 years later Man o’ War and his heroic-size statue (20 hands tall, 3,000 pounds of bronze) were transferred to the Kentucky Horse Park. Here at the end of the entrance drive, his grave and statue serve as a beacon and sentry to horse fans from all over the world.
A bronze statue of Man o’ War by Herbert Haseltine was erected over the grave in October 1948. In 1977 Man o’ War’s remains and the sculpture were moved to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, where they remain today. “The death of Man o’ War marks the end of an era in American Thoroughbred breeding history….
In the Blood-Horse magazine List of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century (1999), Seabiscuit was ranked 25th. War Admiral was 13th, and Seabiscuit's grandsire and War Admiral's sire, Man o' War, placed 1st. Portrayals in film and television Documentaries
In a year that saw seventeen horses at the post for the Kentucky Derby, which Man o' War missed, just seven showed up for Man o' War's win in the Preakness Stakes. Only one other rival appeared for the Belmont Stakes, which Big Red won by twenty lengths.
Racing Legend Man o' War, his name now synonymous with racing glory, had a brief but impactful career. In the two years he raced, he won an incredible 20 out of 21 races. Nicknamed "Big Red" for his tall stature and rich chestnut coat, the big horse with the big stride became an equine celebrity.
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Three decades later, Man o’ War’s remains were exhumed and moved along with the 3,000-pound statue to the Kentucky Horse Park. Thousands of visitors pay their respects at his resting place each year.
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