Seabiscuit

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.

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.

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) His total race earnings were $437,730.http://www.racingmuseum.org/hall/horse.asp?ID=132 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.

By the age of 4 Seabiscuit was setting track records and earning championships. He set records in the San Juan Capistrano, Massachusetts, Yonkers, and Riggs Handicaps. He also won the Brooklyn, Butler, and Bay Meadows Handicaps and was named Champion Male Handicap Horse.http://www.racingmuseum.org/hall/horse.asp?ID=132 In the Pimlico Special of 1938 against War Admiral Seabiscuit won by four lengths in track record time. He also won the Hollywood Gold Cup, a second Bay Meadows Handicap, and was named Horse of the Year.http://www.racingmuseum.org/hall/horse.asp?ID=132 Seabiscuit was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1958.http://www.racingmuseum.org/hall/horse.asp?ID=132

• 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

• Sex: Stallion

• Foaled: May 23, 1933

• Height: 15.2 hands (62" at the withers)

• Racing Record: 89 starts, 33 wins, 15 second place, 13 third place finishes

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