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War Admiral
War Admiral

War Admiral
1937 Horse of the Year and Triple Crown
Earnings: $273,240 ($3.4 million in 2002 dollars)

Son of the legendary Man o' War, the small but regal War Admiral thrilled crowds and claimed top honors in 1937. He met --- and lost to -- his Western rival, Seabiscuit, in 1938 at Pimlico. In a stellar career, War Admiral won 21 of 26 races, guaranteeing his legacy.



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