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Triple Crown Heroes: War Admiral

Triple Crown Heroes: War Admiral

In the fourth of 11 installments on previous Triple Crown winners, here is an excerpt from The Blood-Horse issue of June 12, 1937, on War Admiral winning the Belmont Stakes to complete the Triple Crown.

 Friday, June 08, 2012
Stay Thirsty Stays Focused on Classics

Stay Thirsty Stays Focused on Classics

MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter
Descending from a full sister to Man o'War, this colt has the pedigree to be in contention for the 2011 Triple Crown -- but he has plenty of competition, even from within his own barn.

 Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Curlin in Final Prep for Turf Debut

Curlin in Final Prep for Turf Debut

Reigning "Horse of the Year" Curlin worked an easy half-mile over the main track at Churchill Downs July 7 in preparation for what trainer Steve Asmussen plans as the colt's debut on turf this weekend.

 Monday, July 07, 2008
Man o' War vs. Seattle Slew - Vote Now!

Man o' War vs. Seattle Slew - Vote Now!

Who is the Greatest Thoroughbred of All-Time? We've reached the Semi-Finals. Secretariat vs. Citation; Man o' War vs. Seattle Slew Vote Now!

 Friday, April 18, 2008

Magistretti, Prado Take Well-Timed Man o' War

Epalo appeared to be home free in the late stages of the $500,000 Man o'War, but Michael Tabor's Magistretti, last at the top of the stretch, flew down the middle of the track to win going away on yielding turf at Belmont Park Saturday.

 Sunday, September 12, 2004

Lunar Sovereign Shoots to Man o'War Win

Darley Stable's Lunar Sovereign, guided by Richard Migliore, unleashed an explosive move while wide on the final turn and rolled on to a 2 3/4-length win in the $500,000 Man o'War (gr. IT) at Belmont Park Saturday.

 Sunday, September 07, 2003

Belmont Race Report (Cont.)

From preceding page

 Saturday, September 07, 2002

Age Can't Stop With Anticipation Seeking Second Man o'War

In its 44-year history, only two horses, Majesty's Prince and Solar Splendor, have won back-to-back runnings of the 1 3/8-mile Man o' War (gr. IT). Seven-year-old gray gelding With Anticipation will try to become the third in Saturdays' turf feature.

 Friday, September 06, 2002