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Quiz about Man O War Thoroughbred Legend
Quiz about Man O War Thoroughbred Legend

Man O' War: Thoroughbred Legend Quiz


A quiz on the great Man O' War. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by fupegfan. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
fupegfan
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
211,641
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Avg Score
3 / 10
Plays
604
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Question 1 of 10
1. In Man O' War's maiden race, The Purse, what were his odds? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In which race did Man O' War make his second appearance? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In which of Man O' War's two-year old races did only two other horses enter? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What was the name of Man O' War's barn mate and Pony? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When Man O' War raced in the Belmont Futurity, how long was the race? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When Man O' War first raced the infamous John P. Grier, where did Grier finish? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Nearing the end of 1919, there was already talk of a match race. Whom was Man O' War to face? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. On how many occasions was Man O' War sent off at odds of 1-100? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which race did Man O' War defeat Hoodwink by 100 lengths? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was the third horse entered in the 'Big Match Race?' Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In Man O' War's maiden race, The Purse, what were his odds?

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

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

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

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

Answer: 6 furlongs

The Futurity was later 6-1/2 furlongs, changed in 1946.
6. When Man O' War first raced the infamous John P. Grier, where did Grier finish?

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

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

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.
9. In which race did Man O' War defeat Hoodwink by 100 lengths?

Answer: Lawrence Realization

On the September 4, 1920, in the running of the Lawrence Realization, Man O' War would have won with a walkover, but Mrs. Walter Jeffords sacrificed her horse so that Man O' War could get the maximum purse.
10. Who was the third horse entered in the 'Big Match Race?'

Answer: Wickford

Wickford was entered because Canada, where the race was held, did not allow match races. As planned, he was scratched, and Man O' War went on to a blazing victory over Sir Barton on October 12, 1920.
Source: Author fupegfan

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