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4 quizzes and 40 trivia questions.
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  What do you know about Man O' War?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This will be very easy for racing fans. It tests some basic knowledge on Man O' War.
Average, 10 Qns, Ruffian, Apr 13 07
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Ruffian
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  10 Questions about Man O' War   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Man O' War was a fantastic horse. I dedicate this quiz to him.
Average, 10 Qns, barbaro4ever, Aug 31 07
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barbaro4ever
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  The Greatest Horse: Man O' War    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Man O'War was a legend in his own time and still is. He will forever live in the minds of millions who know he was the "greatest" horse that ever lived. Try this quiz and see how much you know about this great horse legend.
Difficult, 10 Qns, horsestuff, Jun 08 17
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horsestuff
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  Man O' War: Thoroughbred Legend    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the great Man O' War. Good luck.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, fupegfan, Jul 01 05
Very Difficult
fupegfan
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Man O' War Trivia Questions
1. In Man O' War's maiden race, The Purse, what were his odds?

From Quiz Man O' War: Thoroughbred Legend

Answer: 3-5

In Man O' War's maiden race, June 6, 1919, he went off as the favorite at 3-5. His nearest competitors were Devil Dog and American Boy at 4-1.

2. When was Man O'War born?

From Quiz The Greatest Horse: Man O' War

Answer: March 29, 1917

Man O 'War was born just before midnight. He was foaled by Mahubah by Fair Play. On the nursery stud book it was noted that he had a Star, narrow stripe from right of star down center of nose. His height was 42", girth: 33".

3. Who is Man O' War's sire?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: Fair Play

Fair Play was a rival to the great racehorse Colin. Colin won every time they met. But Fair Play was considered to be a very good racehorse.

4. In which race did Man O' War make his second appearance?

From Quiz Man O' War: Thoroughbred Legend

Answer: The Keene Memorial

This was June 9th, 1919, just three days after he broke his maiden. He went off at odds of 7-10.

5. What did Man O'War's mother Mahubah name mean?

From Quiz The Greatest Horse: Man O' War

Answer: May good things be with you

Mahubah had a sweet disposition that was inherited from her father.

6. Who is Man O'War's dam?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: Mahubah

Mahubah was known as a very gentle mare. She was bred to Fair Play in an attempt to combat the unruly behavior he passed to his offspring. Man O' War was not the easiest horse to handle, but he was very smart, and much easier to work with than most Fair Play offspring because of Mahubah's gentle influence.

7. What color was Man O' War?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: Chestnut

His coloring helped make his nickname, "Big Red". On top of being chestnut, he was a very large horse.

8. In which of Man O' War's two-year old races did only two other horses enter?

From Quiz Man O' War: Thoroughbred Legend

Answer: The Tremont Stakes

On July 5, 1919, Only Ralco and Ace of Aces entered. Man O' War carried 130 pounds, while the other two carried 115 and 112. In only one other race would he face under five competitors. The Youthful Stakes in Jamaica, only four horses entered.

9. Who was the sire (father) of Mahubah?

From Quiz The Greatest Horse: Man O' War

Answer: Rock Sand

Mahubah's sire was Rock Sand, winner of Great Britain's Triple Crown. Man O'War's sire (father) was Fair Play, who was a large, powerful horse but was very tempermental.

10. Who trained Man O' War?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: Louis Feustel

He also trained Man O' War's father, Fair Play. He was the one who convinced Samuel Riddle to buy Man O' War.

11. Which Triple Crown winner did Man O' War defeat?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: Sir Barton

Man O' War won the Kenilworth Park Gold Cup against Sir Barton in 1920.

12. What was the name of Man O' War's barn mate and Pony?

From Quiz Man O' War: Thoroughbred Legend

Answer: Major Treat

Major Treat was Mr. Riddle's star hunter. Man O' War hated to be without the stallion, and on numerous occasions the old horse walked with him to the post.

13. When was Man O'War sold?

From Quiz The Greatest Horse: Man O' War

Answer: August 17, 1918

In 1918, Major Belmont decided to sell his yearlings and they went to Saratoga, New York. Man O'War was purchased by Samuel D. Riddle.

14. Which horse defeated Man O' War?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: Upset

This race was truly unfair. It took place in the days before starting gates were invented. The horses lined up, a flag was dropped, and the horses galloped off as fast as they could. It could take a long time to get everyone facing the right way. Sometimes, not every horse was racing the right way. In this race, Man O' War was backwards at the start. The other horses got a huge jump on him. Then, Man O' War got blocked by several horses as he fought for racing room. However, he still finished second, and he almost won. Upset never came close to beating Man O' War again.

15. At what age was Man O' War retired from racing?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: 3

If he had raced as a four-year old, the weight would have too much for him to carry, so Samuel Riddle retired him after his match race with Sir Barton in 1920.

16. When Man O' War raced in the Belmont Futurity, how long was the race?

From Quiz Man O' War: Thoroughbred Legend

Answer: 6 furlongs

The Futurity was later 6-1/2 furlongs, changed in 1946.

17. What nickname was Man O'War known by most often?

From Quiz The Greatest Horse: Man O' War

Answer: Big Red

Because of his red hair he was often called "Red", but when he grew to over 16 hands. His nickname was changed to "Big Red" which stayed with him for the rest of his life.

18. Which Triple Crown winner did Man O' War sire?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: War Admiral

War Admiral was one of the most admired horses of his day. He raced for the same owner as his father. He won the Triple Crown in 1937.

19. Where did Man O' War run his maiden race?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: Belmont Park

He won by six lengths, with jockey Johnny Loftus in 1919.

20. When Man O' War first raced the infamous John P. Grier, where did Grier finish?

From Quiz Man O' War: Thoroughbred Legend

Answer: 2nd

Grier finished second to Man O' War in the Belmont Futurity on September 23, 1919. The two colts only raced three times, and Grier came in both second in the Match Race, and third in the Traverse Stakes.

21. What was the name of the farm that Man O' War started his training?

From Quiz The Greatest Horse: Man O' War

Answer: Glen Riddle Farm

Glen Riddle Farm was located in Maryland. Feustel was the trainer and recalls saying "Mahubah's colt, he was a tough horse to break."

22. Why didn't Man O' War win the Triple Crown in 1920?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: He skipped the Kentucky Derby

Man O'War skipped the Kentucky Derby because his owner thought he was too young to run a mile and a quarter (the distance of the race). However, many people believe he could have easily won the Triple Crown.

23. Nearing the end of 1919, there was already talk of a match race. Whom was Man O' War to face?

From Quiz Man O' War: Thoroughbred Legend

Answer: Tetratema

As two-year olds, there was talk about a match race between the English Tetratema and Man O' War. The race never happened, but Tetratema was imported as a sire. Their progeny eventually raced against each other.

24. What was the date of Man O'Wars maiden race?

From Quiz The Greatest Horse: Man O' War

Answer: June 6, 1919

Man O'War had his maiden race at Belmont Park. His odds were 3-5. The race was five furlongs in which he ran in :59 seconds, winning the race by six lengths.

25. Who owned Man O' War?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: Samuel Riddle

He also owned War Admiral. At his trainer's recommendation, he bought the horse. He wasn't sure Man O' War would amount to much, but he figured that if Man O' War was a dud at the racetrack, he could always turn the horse into a hunter.

26. What year was Man O' War inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: 1957

Man O' War was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1957. His son, War Admiral, was inducted in 1958.

27. On how many occasions was Man O' War sent off at odds of 1-100?

From Quiz Man O' War: Thoroughbred Legend

Answer: Three times

In the Stuyvesant Handicap, June 22, 1920, The Lawrence Realization, September 4, 1920, and the Jockey Club Stakes, September 11, 1920, he was sent off as the 1-100 favorite.

28. By how many lengths did Man O'War win the Belmont Stakes?

From Quiz The Greatest Horse: Man O' War

Answer: 20 lengths

Man O'War also won the Lawrence Realization by an astonishing 100 lengths.

29. How much did Man O' War cost to buy?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: $5,000

Upset was sold at the same auction for almost 3 times as much.

30. What was the name of Man O' War's long time groom?

From Quiz Man O' War

Answer: Will Harbut

Will Harbut died a month before Man O' War did. They both died in 1947.

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