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1913 Polo International Play
This photograph features the Polo International Play between America and England in 1913. The score captured in the photograph is America (5) and England (2) during the 5th period. The final score was America (5.5) and England (3). A play in progress…
1919 Belmont Futurity
This photograph, taken on September 13, 1919, at the Belmont Futurity (raced to the right, or clockwise), features the American Thoroughbred John P. Grier (Eddie Ambrose up) trailing Man o’ War (Johnny Loftus up) in Man o’ War’s final start of his…
1919 Sanford Memorial Stakes
This photograph was taken on August 13, 1919, at the Sanford Memorial Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse. Man o’ War lost the only race of his career to Upset that day.
In this photograph, Upset (Willie Knapp up) is in the lead, Man o’ War (Johnny…
In this photograph, Upset (Willie Knapp up) is in the lead, Man o’ War (Johnny…
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…
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…
1920 Stuyvesant Handicap
American Thoroughbred Man o' War with jockey Clarence Kummer up at the 1920 Stuyvesant Handicap at Jamaica Racetrack.
Man o' War's only rival on June 22, 1920, was the gelding Yellow Hand. Man o' War won decidedly by eight lengths, carrying 32…
Man o' War's only rival on June 22, 1920, was the gelding Yellow Hand. Man o' War won decidedly by eight lengths, carrying 32…
1936 Conformation, Man o' War
This conformation shot of the American Thoroughbred Man o' War was taken in 1936 at Faraway Farm.
Newspaper headlines from around the world heralded Man o’ War (1917-1947) as “matchless,” the “wonder horse,” a “speed miracle,” and…
Newspaper headlines from around the world heralded Man o’ War (1917-1947) as “matchless,” the “wonder horse,” a “speed miracle,” and…
1941 Kentucky Derby
View of the grandstand and track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky during the 1941 Kentucky Derby.
A.G. Vanderbilt, Jr.
This is a photograph of Alfred Gwynne "A.G." Vanderbilt, Jr. Vanderbilt, owner of Sagamore Farm, was a founding member of the Westchester Racing Association, owner and two-time president of Pimlico Race Course, President of Belmont Park, a member of…
Aerial View of Hialeah
This photograph provides an aerial view of the grandstand, clubhouse, track, parking area, and stables at Hialeah Park Race Track.