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Quiz about The Greatest Horse Man O War
Quiz about The Greatest Horse Man O War

The Greatest Horse: Man O' War Quiz


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.

A multiple-choice quiz by horsestuff. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
horsestuff
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
163,592
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
759
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Question 1 of 10
1. When was Man O'War born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What did Man O'War's mother Mahubah name mean? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the sire (father) of Mahubah? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When was Man O'War sold? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What nickname was Man O'War known by most often? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was the name of the farm that Man O' War started his training? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the date of Man O'Wars maiden race? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. By how many lengths did Man O'War win the Belmont Stakes? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How many wins did Man O'War have? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. When did Man O'War pass away? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was Man O'War born?

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

Answer: May good things be with you

Mahubah had a sweet disposition that was inherited from her father.
3. Who was the sire (father) of Mahubah?

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.
4. When was Man O'War sold?

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

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

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

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

Answer: 20 lengths

Man O'War also won the Lawrence Realization by an astonishing 100 lengths.
9. How many wins did Man O'War have?

Answer: 20

Man O'War had 21 starts and 20 wins. The single loss on his record came from the Sanford Stakes, where he was turned sideways when the marsh barrier went up, causing him to place second in the race.
10. When did Man O'War pass away?

Answer: November 1, 1947

The greatest horse in history passed away at the age of 30. Man O'War died of natural causes at Faraway Farms. He retired as the greatest money -winning throughbred ever at the time. He stood as stallion for 23 years, he produced 64 stakes winners, including War Admrial.

The fillies he sired became wonderful broodmares and produced 164 stakes winners. Their will NEVER be another Man O'War.
Source: Author horsestuff

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