Man o' War has been acclaimed as the greatest racehorse of all
time, and nearly three-quarters of a century after his death his
legend continues to grow. In Man o' War, veteran racing historian
Edward L. Bowen recounts the life and times of "Big Red." Bowen
traces not only Man o' War's life but also those of the people
connected to him-his breeder, August Belmont II; his trainer, Louis
Feustel; and his famed owner, Samuel D. Riddle-weaving their
stories into that of the great horse. Man o' War became the
greatest sports hero of his era, mentioned with the same reverence
as Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, and Red Grange. Man o' War's legend
began at age two when he won nine of ten starts. Due to his great
popularity, his only loss was surrounded by rumor and intrigue. Man
o' War never knew defeat again. He dominated his rivals at every
turn, even winning one race by a recorded 100 lengths. Retired to
stud in Kentucky, Man o' War welcomed tens of thousands of fans to
Faraway Farms where faithful groom Will Harbut would regale
visitors with tales of Man o' War's exploits. The sons and
daughters of Man o' War-including Triple Crown winner War
Admiral-and their descendants carry on his legend in the
Thoroughbred breed today. This edition includes a new epilogue by
the author.
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