Man o’ War: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Big Red
Awards And Honors	Belmont Stakes (1920) • Preakness Stakes (1920)

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Man o' War, an American thoroughbred racehorse, gallops with a jockey in striped silks during a race on a dirt track, circa 1920.

Man o' War and his owner

A champion in retirement

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Field of race horses at the clubhouse turn during the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky May 5, 2007. Thoroughbred horse racing

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Field of race horses at the clubhouse turn during the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky May 5, 2007. Thoroughbred horse racing

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