The Most Famous and Successful Horse Racing Horses
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In no specific order, let’s look at a list of the most successful racehorses in the world below.
Secretariat
Many people consider Secretariat to be the most gifted racehorse ever to exist. In 21 of his career starts, he prevailed 16 times. He not only accomplished this, which is already a remarkable feat, but he also won the Triple Crown for the first time in 25 years.
Secretariat, also known as Big Red, achieved the Triple Crown by winning all three events and setting current-day records. He did win two consecutive Horse of the Year awards, five Eclipse Awards, and is currently ranked second on The Blood-list Horse's of Thoroughbred Champions of the 20th Century.
Man o' War
This horse got its name from its fierce and violent temperament. It is also credited with preserving American horse racing during the First World War. Sadly, Man o' War's owner refused to let him participate in the Triple Crown.
However, his progeny, going by the name of War Admiral, did. This horse was the one that fell short of Seabiscuit in the "Match of the Century" and contributed to Seabiscuit's incredible rise to fame.
Man o’ War's remarkable achievements earned him the title of the best racehorse of the twentieth century.
Seattle Slew
Seattle Slew, in 1977, was last sole winner of the U.S. Triple Crown of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, before Justify arrived in 2018.
He battled back from a career- and life-threatening illness and returned to action. In the Marlboro Cup, he came within two-fifths of a second of breaking the world record.
He is an ancestor of California Chrome and Orb, two Kentucky Derby champions. Seattle Slew was so well-liked that whenever he ran, racetracks experienced "Slewmania."
War Admiral
Man o' War's son, War Admiral, continued his incredible legacy. With 21 victories from 26 starts, the brown stallion enjoyed a stellar career. He won all eight races he entered in 1937, including the Triple Crown, earning him the title of Horse of the Year.
Despite suffering an injury in the Belmont Stakes, which may have ended his career, he bounced back to keep winning. One of his most famous races, the 'Match of the Century,' pitted him against the underdog Seabiscuit.
After retiring, he rose to prominence as one of North America's most important broodmare sires. His legacy is carried on by champion racehorses like Triple Crown winners Justify and American Pharoah.
Closing Thoughts
Horse racing has existed for thousands of years, and during that time, numerous dominant champions won the respect of those who witnessed their amazing feats. The horses on this list are considered among the best.
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