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The Greatest Horse: Man O' War Quiz

Man O'War was a legend in his own time and still is. He will forever live in the minds of millions who know he was the "greatest" horse that ever lived. Try this quiz and see how much you know about this great horse legend.

A multiple-choice quiz by horsestuff. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
horsestuff

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
163,592

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
755

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was Man O'War born? Hint

March 18, 1918

January 23, 1918

March 29, 1917

Febaruary 12, 1917

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Question 2 of 10

2. What did Man O'War's mother Mahubah name mean? Hint

May good things be with you

May good fortunes be with you

May God be with you

May you have good luck always

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the sire (father) of Mahubah? Hint

Rock Sand

Realization

Fair Play

Hastings

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Question 4 of 10

4. When was Man O'War sold? Hint

September 15, 1918

August 17, 1918

July 20, 1918

May 1, 1917

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Question 5 of 10

5. What nickname was Man O'War known by most often? Hint

Red

Big Red

Big Boy

Undefeatable

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the farm that Man O' War started his training? Hint

Belmont Farms

Feustel Farms

Keenland Farms

Glen Riddle Farm

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the date of Man O'Wars maiden race? Hint

July 4, 1920

June 6, 1919

May 30, 1919

August 15, 1920

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Question 8 of 10

8. By how many lengths did Man O'War win the Belmont Stakes? Hint

15 lengths

25 lengths

10 lengths

20 lengths

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many wins did Man O'War have? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Man O'War pass away? Hint

November 1, 1947

October 13, 1945

December 15, 1948

January 10, 1947

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Man O'War born?

Answer: March 29, 1917

Man O 'War was born just before midnight. He was foaled by Mahubah by Fair Play. On the nursery stud book it was noted that he had a Star, narrow stripe from right of star down center of nose. His height was 42", girth: 33".

2. What did Man O'War's mother Mahubah name mean?

Answer: May good things be with you

Mahubah had a sweet disposition that was inherited from her father.

3. Who was the sire (father) of Mahubah?

Answer: Rock Sand

Mahubah's sire was Rock Sand, winner of Great Britain's Triple Crown. Man O'War's sire (father) was Fair Play, who was a large, powerful horse but was very tempermental.

4. When was Man O'War sold?

Answer: August 17, 1918

In 1918, Major Belmont decided to sell his yearlings and they went to Saratoga, New York. Man O'War was purchased by Samuel D. Riddle.

5. What nickname was Man O'War known by most often?

Answer: Big Red

Because of his red hair he was often called "Red", but when he grew to over 16 hands. His nickname was changed to "Big Red" which stayed with him for the rest of his life.

6. What was the name of the farm that Man O' War started his training?

Answer: Glen Riddle Farm

Glen Riddle Farm was located in Maryland. Feustel was the trainer and recalls saying "Mahubah's colt, he was a tough horse to break."

7. What was the date of Man O'Wars maiden race?

Answer: June 6, 1919

Man O'War had his maiden race at Belmont Park. His odds were 3-5. The race was five furlongs in which he ran in :59 seconds, winning the race by six lengths.

8. By how many lengths did Man O'War win the Belmont Stakes?

Answer: 20 lengths

Man O'War also won the Lawrence Realization by an astonishing 100 lengths.

9. How many wins did Man O'War have?

Answer: 20

Man O'War had 21 starts and 20 wins. The single loss on his record came from the Sanford Stakes, where he was turned sideways when the marsh barrier went up, causing him to place second in the race.

10. When did Man O'War pass away?

Answer: November 1, 1947

The greatest horse in history passed away at the age of 30. Man O'War died of natural causes at Faraway Farms. He retired as the greatest money -winning throughbred ever at the time. He stood as stallion for 23 years, he produced 64 stakes winners, including War Admrial.

The fillies he sired became wonderful broodmares and produced 164 stakes winners. Their will NEVER be another Man O'War.

Source: Author horsestuff

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