Horses - War Admiral
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War Admiral: A Legendary Racehorse
Summary
The remarkable story of War Admiral, the son of Man O' War, who became the fourth Triple Crown winner in history. This might never have happened if his owner, Samuel Riddle, had not changed his views on racing in the west.A Glance at the Past
At times, sons surpass the accomplishments of their fathers, and such was the case with War Admiral, one of the greatest racehorses of all time. As the offspring of the legendary Man O' War, War Admiral clinched the coveted title of the fourth Triple Crown winner.A Narrow Escape from Being Fifth
War Admiral almost didn't claim this title. He was close to being the fifth Triple Crown winner due to his owner, Samuel Riddle's, bias against racing beyond the East Coast in the 1920s. Riddle had previously skipped the Kentucky Derby with Man O' War in 1920, as Churchill Downs was too far west for his liking. Had Man O' War competed, he likely would have won, becoming the second Triple Crown champion. Fate, indeed, has a curious way.The Rise of a Champion
War Admiral began his career modestly, winning 3 out of his first 6 races, with 2 second-place finishes and 2 third-place finishes. Despite not being the leading two-year-old, his victory at age 3 in the Chesapeake Stakes at Maryland's Havre de Grace race track captured attention. This win led Samuel Riddle to reconsider his reluctance, realizing War Admiral could be a Triple Crown contender.Conquering the Triple Crown
Just four days before the Kentucky Derby, War Admiral triumphed in an allowance race at Churchill Downs. This set the stage for his impressive Derby performance, where he was favored 8 to 5. Displaying remarkable ease, War Admiral won by 1 3/4 lengths.A week later at the Preakness, War Admiral faced a stiffer challenge from Pompoon, the Derby runner-up. In a thrilling contest, War Admiral narrowly edged out Pompoon by a head, narrowly missing the Preakness record.
Finally, on June 5, War Admiral tackled the Belmont Stakes, aiming for the Triple Crown. The race started poorly for him as he stumbled, injuring his right foreleg. Despite this setback, War Admiral surged ahead, winning by an impressive 4 lengths. Pompoon, who had previously been a formidable competitor, lagged behind in 7th place.
A Triumphant Legacy
War Admiral concluded his illustrious career with a stunning record of 21 victories in 26 races, amassing earnings exceeding a quarter of a million dollars?"a substantial sum at the time.You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Horses - War Admiral.
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