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Quiz about Triple Crowns Blueblood War Admiral

Triple Crown's Blueblood: War Admiral Quiz

War Admiral was one of the earliest Triple Crown winners, gaining the Crown in 1937. He came from great bloodlines and was considered one of the finest horses ever. See how much you know about the only horse 'royal' enough to wear the Crown.

A multiple-choice quiz by H0lyAerith. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
H0lyAerith

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,747

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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877

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was War Admiral's famous sire? Hint

Brushup

Sweep

Man O' War

Pink Domino

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was War Admiral's nickname? Hint

Big Red

The General

The Royal Router

The Mighty Atom

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did War Admiral have a great dislike for? Hint

The whip

Dirt tracks

His rival, Pompoon

The starting gate

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Question 4 of 10

4. Although Pompoon was most often raced against the Admiral, who was considered his greatest competitor?

Answer: (One Word ... warm, fluffy, and good with butter)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why was War Admiral's victory in the Belmont so amazing? Hint

He injured himself coming out of the gate

The gate door malfunctioned and wouldn't open

He broke the previous record by 6 seconds

He was in last place coming into the final turn

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where was the original match race between War Admiral and Seabiscuit to be held? Hint

Saratoga

Churchill Downs

Belmont Park

Pimlico

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which mare continually gave War Admiral a run for his money in every race they ran? Hint

Native Dancer

Lady's Secret

Ruffian

Esposa

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who finally won the long-awaited showdown between Seabiscuit and War Admiral?

Answer: (War Admiral or Seabiscuit, WA or S)

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many races did War Admiral win as a five-year? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Was War Admiral named Horse of the Year during 1938?

Answer: (Yes or No, Y or N)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was War Admiral's famous sire?

Answer: Man O' War

By Man O' War out of Brush Up, War Admiral had one of the most preeminent pedigrees of any Thoroughbred. Not only was Man O War his sire, but he also had the blood of such great horses as Fair Play (the sire of Man O' War), and on the dam line he had: Ben Brush and Pink Domino.

2. What was War Admiral's nickname?

Answer: The Mighty Atom

This nickname stemmed from the fact that he was a rather small horse, a full hand shorter than his famous dad. He was also called simply, The Admiral.

3. What did War Admiral have a great dislike for?

Answer: The starting gate

In many of his races, the Admiral delayed the start by several minutes because he balked at the starting gate. He eventually settled down but he never stopped hating them.

4. Although Pompoon was most often raced against the Admiral, who was considered his greatest competitor?

Answer: Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit was the premier West Coast horse and War Admiral the premier East Coast horse. Many racing fans urged for a meeting between the two in a special race to determine who was the best.

5. Why was War Admiral's victory in the Belmont so amazing?

Answer: He injured himself coming out of the gate

Incredibly, War Admiral managed to finish the race and win it even after injuring himself in the race. Right out of the starting gate, he stumbled and sliced off a small part of his right heel. This injury would come back to haunt him in later races.

6. Where was the original match race between War Admiral and Seabiscuit to be held?

Answer: Belmont Park

Many racetracks wanted to hold the special match race but Belmont Park won out in the end, offering a purse of $100,000. Before the race, however, Seabiscuit developed leg problems and it was postponed. It was eventually held at Pimlico, War Admiral's home track.

7. Which mare continually gave War Admiral a run for his money in every race they ran?

Answer: Esposa

She never gave up, but the Admiral beat her every time. He came out in front in the Wilson Stakes, the Saratoga Handicap, the Whitney Stakes, and the Saratoga Cup, just to name a few.

8. Who finally won the long-awaited showdown between Seabiscuit and War Admiral?

Answer: Seabiscuit

Sadly, War Admiral was unable to beat Seabiscuit when the match race was finally held. It was held at Pimlico and Seabiscuit held the Mighty Atom off and won by four lengths.

9. How many races did War Admiral win as a five-year?

Answer: 1

He only ran once and he won once. Then he was retired due to more trouble with his ankle and foot stemming from his injury in the Belmont.

10. Was War Admiral named Horse of the Year during 1938?

Answer: no

Unfortunately, Seabiscuit grabbed the honors that year and robbed War Admiral of a two-year win of that particular award.

Source: Author H0lyAerith

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