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Originally Posted by Holland Hacker
Man O'War, now he was a Great Horse. I just finished reading Man O'War by Dorothy Ours. I never realized how outstanding that horse was. Too think he never ran farther than six furlongs as a two year old. It kinda made me think about how much the two year olds are "pushed" these days. Although he raced 10 times as a two year old between June 19 and September 13 they were all at six furlongs or less. I would have loved to see his Lawrence Realization where he won by 100 lengths  . Yes he didn't beat much but 100 lengths covering 1 5/8ths in 2:40. and going the last 3/8s in 37 1/5.
On a side note I can't believe that the Jockey Club had so much power and could destroy a Jockey or Trainers life almost on a whim.
I high recommend the book as it was a good read. |
I own it but it is on a very long list of books to get through...
This is mostly photo to music but there is some video footage of Man O' War as well:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Xkunfywo4
I don't think another living creature (except maybe my cat) stood more proud!