MAN O' WAR by Page Cooper & Roger L. Treat in Ex.Con (paperback with 232 pages)

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This is MAN O' WAR by Page Cooper & Roger L. Treat, Complete (paperback with 232 pages) and in Excellent Condition. Man O' War or "Big Red" as he was affectionately known, was the greatest race horse that ever lived. In 1919 and 1920 he won 20 of 21 of starts and set eight records including three world records while conceding as much as 30 pounds to hi rivals. His time in the Belmont Stakes at one mile, three furlongs stood for an incredible 50 years. On three separate occasions bookmakers quoted him at an astronomical 1 - 100. Credited with reviving the sport of horse racing in much the same way as Babe Ruth did professional baseball, Man O' War's final race was against SIR BARTON, the first Triple Crown winner, where he vanquished the Canadian horse by seven lengths. He was Sire to War Admiral, Crusader and Battleship and was the grandsire to Seabiscuit, who perhaps most of all inherited the indomitable spirit and the great heart of the champion. With his distinctive blazing White Star on his forehead and deep Red coat, Man O' War was a major star in the first half of the twentieth century. Bought for the modest sum of ,000.00 by Pennsylvania horseman Samuel Riddle, Man O' War ended up winning more money than any other American horse up to that time. He lost only once, in a controversial race, and was so good that on occasion when he carried the heaviest weight ever assigned to a three year old, he set a track record, winning by multiple lengths. Rather than jeopardize the health of his horse under such enormous weighs, Riddle elected to retire the brilliant animal at the age of three. Man O' War lived for 27 more years and sired 379 foals, 61 of which were stakes winners. He was a legend in his lifetime and under constant care of his groom, Will Harbut, he was visited by legions of fans at his Kentucky farm. In Man O' War, originally published in 1950, Big Red emerges as an unforgettable animal full of personality, good looks and phenomenal speed. It is a dramatic story, as in race after race, other stables scheme to beat the magnificent horse with the tremendous stride. FREE packaging and Media Mail shipping in the U.S.A. International postage cost will be determined by the Country of the Buyer. If you buy more than one item please pay for all the items with one combined payment.