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10 Average Questions about Man O' War

Man O' War was a fantastic horse. I dedicate this quiz to him.

A multiple-choice quiz by barbaro4ever. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
barbaro4ever

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,688

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
500

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Man O' War never lost a race.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Did Breyer ever make a model of Man O' War?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. What color was Man O' War? Hint

Amber

Chestnut

Chocolate Brown

Auburn

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Question 4 of 10

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

Citation

Gallant Fox

Sir Barton

Omaha

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Question 5 of 10

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

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Question 6 of 10

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

Churchill Downs

Keeneland Park

Saratoga Park

Belmont Park

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Question 7 of 10

7. Man O' War never won a race by more than 50 lengths.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

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

1958

1960

1959

1957

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Question 9 of 10

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

Danny Belmont

Will Harbut

William Riddle

Joseph Fitzgerald

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Question 10 of 10

10. How old was Man O' War when he died? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Man O' War never lost a race.

Answer: False

Man O' War lost one race, to a horse named Upset. This race is the reason an intentioned mess up on the part of any other horse/jockey except the ones who suffered from it is called and "upset".

2. Did Breyer ever make a model of Man O' War?

Answer: Yes

They manufactured this model from 1969 to 1995.

3. What color was Man O' War?

Answer: Chestnut

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

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

Answer: Sir Barton

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

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

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.

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

Answer: Belmont Park

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

7. Man O' War never won a race by more than 50 lengths.

Answer: False

Man O' War won the Lawrence Realization Stakes by a full 100 lengths, defeating a horse named Hoodwink. Hoodwink was the only other horse in that race. This race was run in 1920.

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

Answer: 1957

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

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

Answer: Will Harbut

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

10. How old was Man O' War when he died?

Answer: 30

He died of a heart attack in 1947.

Source: Author barbaro4ever

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