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Jamaica Clubhouse from the Infield, 1905
This photograph shows the clubhouse at the Jamaica Race Course as seen from the infield in 1905.
Earl Sande with George Hamlet Keene
Jockey Earl Sande is pictured with George Hamlet Keene.
Earl Sande, the country’s top earner in 1921, 1923, and 1927, was inducted into the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 1955. His many stakes wins included three Kentucky Derbies (1923, 1925,…
Earl Sande, the country’s top earner in 1921, 1923, and 1927, was inducted into the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 1955. His many stakes wins included three Kentucky Derbies (1923, 1925,…
1941 Kentucky Derby
View of the grandstand and track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky during the 1941 Kentucky Derby.
Man o' War, Stripped
Photograph of the American Thoroughbred Man o' War.
Newspaper headlines from around the world heralded Man o’ War (1917-1947) as “matchless,” the “wonder horse,” a “speed miracle,” and “peerless.”
After winning 20 of his 21 races, Man o’ War,…
Newspaper headlines from around the world heralded Man o’ War (1917-1947) as “matchless,” the “wonder horse,” a “speed miracle,” and “peerless.”
After winning 20 of his 21 races, Man o’ War,…
1920 Lawrence Realization Stakes
American Thoroughbreds Man o' War and Hoodwink in the 1920 Lawrence Realization Stakes at Belmont Park (raced to the right, or clockwise).
In this photograph, the only other entry in the race, Hoodwink (Eddie Ambrose up), trails Man o’ War…
In this photograph, the only other entry in the race, Hoodwink (Eddie Ambrose up), trails Man o’ War…
Man o' War and Upset, 1920 Travers Stakes
Man o’ War (Andy Schuttinger up) is trailed by Upset (Joe Rodriguez up) in the 1920 Travers Stakes at Saratoga. Man o’ War bested Upset by 2 1/2 lengths, equaling the 1 1/4–mile track record.
The Travers was the only race in which Andy…
The Travers was the only race in which Andy…
Man o' War, Schuttinger up
American Thoroughbred Man o' War with Andy Schuttinger up at the 1920 Travers Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse.
The Travers was the only race in which Andy Schuttinger rode Man o’ War. They faced only two other entries in the Travers: Harry Payne…
The Travers was the only race in which Andy Schuttinger rode Man o’ War. They faced only two other entries in the Travers: Harry Payne…
Man o' War with Earl Sande up
American Thoroughbred Man o' War with jockey Earle Sande up at Saratoga’s Miller Stakes on August 7, 1920.
The Miller Stakes was the only race in which Earl Sande rode Man o’ War. Sande was recruited by Man o' War's owner, Samuel D. Riddle, after…
The Miller Stakes was the only race in which Earl Sande rode Man o’ War. Sande was recruited by Man o' War's owner, Samuel D. Riddle, after…
Man o' War and Kummer at the Dwyer Stakes
American Thoroughbred Man o' War with jockey Clarence Kummer up. This photograph was taken on July 10, 1920, at the old Aqueduct’s Dwyer Stakes.
Newspaper headlines from around the world heralded Man o’ War (1917-1947) as “matchless,” the “wonder…
Newspaper headlines from around the world heralded Man o’ War (1917-1947) as “matchless,” the “wonder…
1920 Dwyer Stakes
This photograph captures the American Thoroughbred John P. Grier (Eddie Ambrose up) trailing Man o’ War (Clarence Kummer up) in the 1920 Dwyer Stakes at the old Aqueduct track. John P. Grier, Man o' War's only opponent, nosed in front for a moment in…