shop now
 

Jockeys

 

Countdown: Famous Racehorses

 
war admiral
No. 8: War Admiral

As the son of another legendary horse (Man O' War), War Admiral had the bar set high from the get go.

Born in 1934 in Lexington, Kentucky, War Admiral's coat was such a dark color of brown that many believed he was actually black. Though initially he did not respond well to the starting gate, War Admiral rose to the challenge, earning the nickname and nabbing both the Triple Crown along with the Horse of the Year honors in 1937.

In 1958, he was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, and also ranks in the top 100 U.S. thoroughbred champions of the 20th Century as determined by a panel of experts assembled by Blood-Horse magazine.

NEXT >> No. 7: Affirmed

The Inside Track

Jockeys History of Horse Racing
Think horse racing is all about the big hats and mint juleps? Take a step back in time and retrace the origins and evolution of this equestrian sport. 		Chantal Sutherland Meet the Jockeys
Want to know how to become a Jockey? Get to know the seven Jockeys from the show and find out how they broke into the sport. 		Thoroughbred Sponsor a Thoroughbred
Find out how to donate to retired racehorses and learn how to sponsor a thoroughbred.
Jockeys Jockeys 101
What does it take to be an apprentice Jockey? Do you know the most common injury among professional Jockeys? Get all the facts about Jockeys here. 		Jockeys Jockeys Music Guide
Curious about the music heard on JOCKEYS? Get the 411 on your favorite songs in our music guide. 		Race Horse Facts Race Horse Facts
FACT: In the series JOCKEYS only Thoroughbred racing is featured, but there are other breeds of horses used in a variety of equestrian sports. Learn about them now.
 
 
advertisement

Make Your Pick!

 
newsletter
 
 

our sites

video

 

mobile

shop

stay connected

corporate

Image Credits Photos: Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation (1) | AP Photo (10)

Copyright © 2012 Discovery Communications, LLC. The number-one nonfiction media company.