When thoroughbred racing needed a boost, Man o' War unleashed his blazing speed and came to the rescue. Though he competed for only two years, he energized a reeling sport. There was a thickness ...

For all the attention writers and filmmakers heap on Seabiscuit today, the horse was not considered the fastest Thoroughbred for most of his racing career ... all time, Man o'War.

Although the stallion was descended from the legendary Man o’ War through his ... He pulled away from War Admiral in the stretch, winning the horse race of the century by four lengths.