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Horse Racing Biography

Man o' War

“Man o War”

American · Kentucky, USA · Born 29 March 1917

Racehorse
20
career wins
1919-20
era
Yes
near-unbeaten
Louis Feustel
trainer

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American racing legend widely regarded as the greatest Thoroughbred of the twentieth century, whose extraordinary unbeaten career and dominant margins of victory established an almost superhuman standard of racing excellence.

Man o' War is widely considered the greatest racehorse in American history, an extraordinary bay who won 20 of his 21 races and was unbeaten across two seasons of racing in 1919 and 1920. His exceptional speed, extraordinary stamina, and dominance of every opponent — often by enormous margins — produced records that stood for decades. He retired to become the most celebrated sire of his era.

Famous For

Dominant racehorse, won 20 of 21 career starts

Playing Style

How They Played

Powerful front-runner with exceptional speed and stamina

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Considered one of greatest racehorses in American history

Career Journey

Timeline

1919 📌 Racing debut at Belmont Park
1919 🏆 Won Hopeful Stakes
1920 🏆 Won Preakness Stakes
1920 🏆 Won Belmont Stakes
1920 🏆 Won Travers Stakes
1920 🎯 Set world record in Kenilworth Park Gold Cup
1920 📌 Retired to stud at Faraway Farm
Career Timeline — Man o' War
1919
Racing debut at Belmont Park
1919
Won Hopeful Stakes
1920
Won Preakness Stakes
1920
Won Belmont Stakes
1920
Won Travers Stakes
1920
Set world record in Kenilworth Park Gold Cup
1920
Retired to stud at Faraway Farm