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Seabiscuit was an American champion thoroughbred race horse. His career spanned the time of the Great Depression and his rags-to-riches story inspired millions of Americans.
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Fast Facts
- Foaled: May 23, 1933
- Died: May 17, 1947
- Nickname: The Biscuit
- Once lost 17 consecutive races
- Career Record: 89 races, 33 wins, 15 places, 3 shows
- 1938: Won the Horse of the Year and won 11 of 15 races that year
- 40 Million heard Match of the Century race in 1938 against Triple Crown winner War Admiral
- 1958: Inducted into United States Racing Hall of Fame
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Struggled Early On
Despite being the grandson of the great Man o' War, Seabiscuit struggled in the early stages of his career. As a 2-year old, the horse lost 10 straight races, a streak that would eventually extend to 17 straight. He had what horse experts would consider a mediocre year as a 3-year old, placing in the money in only 12 of 35 races.Daily Racing Form: "Did they let Seabiscuit win?"(September 9, 2003) He was considered an after thought when he was sold in 1936 to Charles S. Howard. -
Hit His Stride Later in Life
Howard paired new trainer Tom Smith and jockey Red Pollard with Seabiscuit, and the combination proved to be successful. The horse would win the 1938 Horse of the Year, winning 11 of 15 races that year, including tying a then record seven straight stakes races. Then in 1938, Seabiscuit won a match race against Triple Crown winner War Admiral to cement his place in racing history.Daily Racing Form: "Did they let Seabiscuit win?"(September 9, 2003) Since his passing in 1947, his legend has continued to grow thanks to several books and documentary films. In 2003, a theatrical film called Seabiscuit starring Tobey Maguire and Jeff Bridges, was nominated for seven Academy Awards. -
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Zenyattaは、追い込みという点ではSecretariatの傍若無人さに通じる(無論セクレタほどのバケモノではないが)。山あり谷ありのSeabiscuitには余りイメージ被らないな。
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He was like Genghis Kahn, Adolf Hitler, Atomic Bombs, and Seabiscuit all in one.
@Kynetik | November 09, 2009 07:09 AM
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Seabiscuit (Widescreen Edition) - $12.98
A great American story from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Gary Ross, Seabiscuit stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper. Based on the inspiring true story of three men - a jockey, a trainer and a businessman - and the undersi...
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Seabiscuit: An American Legend - $7.99
Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racin...
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Universal Seabiscuit - HD DVDA great American story fromAcademy Award-nominated filmmaker Gary Ross, Seabiscuit stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and ChrisCooper. Based on the inspiring true story of three men - a jockey, a trainer an...
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Seabiscuit [Blu-ray] - $29.98
A great American story from Academy Award®-nominated† filmmaker Gary Ross, Seabiscuit stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper. Based on the inspiring true story of three men – a jockey, a trainer and a businessman – and the under...
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Seabiscuit Info
- Country: USA
- Grand Sire: Man o' War
- Earnings: 437,730
- Number of Foals: 108
- Owner: Charles S. Howard, Ridgewood Ranch
- Breeder: Mrs. Gladys Phipps, Wheatley Stable
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Seabiscuit Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Seabiscuit books, movies, posters, toys
- NY Times Store: Seabiscuit Framed Photos
- Willits Chamber Store Sales benefit the hometown of Seabiscuit
- eBay: Seabiscuit Merchandise
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