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War Admiral

1934 - Horse | Deceased
Owner(s):
Glen Riddle Farm
Trainer:
George Conway
Bred:
Kentucky (USA) by Samuel D. Riddle  -  [Add Data]
Pedigree:
Man O' War  -  Brushup  by  Sweep
Rating:
 
 
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What the Nation is saying about War Admiral...

Let’s take a look at some comparisons between I’ll Have Another and the holders of racing’s Holy Grail…Read More
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  • wcbguy1 · HE Come a long way, I'll have another was even in the talk of winning the derby and he won it. Then he had doubters when coming in the prekaness stakes, and now he'l prove all his doubters wrong in the belmont. trust me. · 2 days ago ·
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  • wcbguy1 · ingore that comment down below.HE Come a long way, I'll have another was not even in the talk of winning the derby and he won it. Then he had doubters when coming in the prekaness stakes, and now he'l prove all his doubters wrong in the belmont. trust me. · 2 days ago ·
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It blows me away that he is so low in the rankings. IMO, he was a far greater racehorse than his sire Man O' War.
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  • travel_vic · real nasty tempered animal. Old Riddle had lightning strike twice · 125 days ago ·
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  • cocoa2 · Sure have. Tampa Bay Downs, Suffolk Downs. Goin' out to Aqueduct, Spa and Belmont this year. · 103 days ago ·
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Has a bad wrap from the Seabiscuit movie that he doesn't deserve, he got a chance and took it. Showed that he could win the Triple Crown just like his daddy could.
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  • CauseForConcern · I understand your point of view, Protaganist, but there was also an arrogance of the east coast against the Kentucky Derby in those early days. I believe he shunned the Ky Derby, thinking it was beneath him, to run his colt in the not-yet-heralded Ky Derby. He had raced 10 times as a 2 year old, prior to his 3 year old campaign. · 215 days ago ·
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  • cocoa2 · I said "could" not did. · 103 days ago ·
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This Saturday, August 6, 2011, the 84th running of The Whitney Handicap (G1) will take place at one of the great race tracks in the country, Saratoga. Here’s a look back at some of the great champions of the race ...Read More
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  • skipaway2000 · Commentator!! Amazing horse - and I did not remember his Whitneys were years apart! WOW! · 299 days ago ·
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  • SherriLytle · Love this!!! · 122 days ago ·
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I will always have some kind of vendetta against this horse because his owner was notoriously obnoxious and somewhat cruel to a good man such as Charles Howard - who obviously owned one of my favorites (The Biscuit). Though I'm not denying that War Admiral was a fantastic racehorse and an animal capable of great endurance. But heyheyhey - who won that matchrace now? :p Though I find it funny that War's dad is Man O' War and Biscuit's grandad is one of the same hehehe.
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  • zxswordxz · Man O War was way way way before my time. But from research and my own conclusion, I don't believe he was the greatest of all time. A lot of his race involve one other horse. I don't know if other connection were dodging him or he was dodging other connection. In addition, I don't believe his era produce the best competition but that is just me. I'm sure others would disagree. I rank Citation, Native Dancer, Buckpasser, Secretariat, Affirmed and The Bid as some of the greats who prove a lot on the track. However, I'm still waiting to see if I can see another Secretariat in my life time. · 125 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · Most of his races had wholesale scratches. His only serious contender was John P. Grier but in his defense MOW fell to his knees at the start. One of only aboout 1900 foals from the war time domestic crop · 125 days ago ·
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Triple Crown winner and reigning Horse of the Year War Admiral - son of the great Man o' War - met the rags-to-riches people's horse, Seabiscuit, at...Read More
  • Regret · Ummm--Man O'War never raced as a four year old. His match race with Sir Barton was his last race. Mr. Riddle contacted Walter Vosburgh, New York's weight setter for handicap races asking for what impost he would give Man O'War -- Mr. Vos burgh 's reply was that he would not start Man O'War in his first out at a pound less than 140. Mr. Riddle retired Man O'War immediately. · 208 days ago ·
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  • CraigBradshaw · from what i have seen of the filming of that pimlico special, seabiscuit basically toyed with the tc winner. he set him up and then ran away at the end. · 208 days ago ·
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Blind Luck vs. Havre De Grace #6 continues a wonderful tradition of rivalry in the sport of kings ...Read More
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  • ChristineDix · Alysheba and Bet Twice? Sunday Silence and Easy Goer? Wow-you could go on all day! · 321 days ago ·
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  • cpsoren121 · Good call Melaina! It's nice to see a rivalry again! I know the media was trying with AK and Shackelford, but with the injuries and all... · 320 days ago ·
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War Admiral should be so much higher up in the rankings.
OMG I <3 THIS HORSE ONE OF MY FAVE.
Just such an incredible horse!
Memorial Day is an appropriate time to think of the heritage of sport and courage that lies in the pedigrees of our horses. In the claimer, as well as the classic horse, lie traces of the greatest racers of past years. Lack of immediate exposure of past champions as ...Read More
There has been a lot of talk since Charles Cella shocked the racing world with his $5 million Apple Blossom gambit comparing the proposed Rachel Alexandra - Zenyatta confrontation at Oaklawn Park with the storied match race between Triple Crown hero War Admiral and the great Seabiscuit. Jess ...Read More
Whenever it’s said, “It’s not about the money,” you can bet it’s about the money. Charles Cella, the man at the helm of Oaklawn Park since 1968, gave co-owner Jess Jackson and owner Jerry Moss five million reasons to have their champions, Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta, respectively, point toward Apr...Read More
When it comes to history and tradition, few races compare to the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Before the inaugural Breeders' Cup in 1984, The Gold Cup was as close to a year's end championship as thoroughbred racing had.Read More
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Sometimes interesting things just fall into your lap. I received an email from Ron Micetic - a reader who has a large and significant collection of rare race programs. One of his most prized programs Read More

War Admiral - Pedigree

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Man O' WarFair PlayHastings
Fairy Gold
MahubahRock Sand
Merry Token
BrushupSweep Ben Brush
Pink Domino
Annette K.Harry Of Hereford
Bathing Girl

War Admiral - Race Results & Past Performances

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View DetailsView Video11/01/382ndC KurtsingerPim11 3/16 mDPimlico Special03 MSeabiscuitWar Admiral 1:56.60
View Details06/05/371stC KurtsingerBel51 1/2mDBelmont Stakes-G103 MWar AdmiralSceneshifterVamoose2:28.60
View Details05/15/371stC KurtsingerPim61 3/16 mDPreakness-G10 War AdmiralPompoonFlying Scot1:58.40
View DetailsView Video05/08/371stC KurtsingerCD61 1/4 mDKentucky Derby-G103 MWar AdmiralPompoonReaping Reward2:03.20
View Details04/27/371stC KurtsingerCD11 1/4 mDAllow03 MWar Admiral  0:00.00

 

 

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