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Seabiscuit (May 23, 1933 – May 17, 1947) was a champion thoroughbred racehorse in the United States who became the top money-winning racehorse up to the 1940s. He beat the 1937 Triple Crown winner, War Admiral, by four lengths in a two-horse special at Pimlico and was voted American Horse of the Year for 1938.
May 10, 2024 · Seabiscuit, (foaled 1933), American racehorse (Thoroughbred) that in six seasons (1935–40) won 33 of 89 races and a total of $437,730, a record for American Thoroughbreds (broken 1942). His unlikely success proved a welcome diversion to millions during the Great Depression, and became a national phenomenon.
- Marvin Drager
Jul 25, 2003 · A drama film based on the best-selling novel by Laura Hillenbrand, starring Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper. It tells the story of Seabiscuit, a Depression-era horse that became a national symbol of hope and courage.
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- Drama, History, Sport
- Gary Ross
- 2003-07-25
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Seabiscuit is a 2003 American sports film co-produced, written and directed by Gary Ross and based on the best-selling 1999 non-fiction book Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand.
The historic 1938 match race between west coast star Seabiscuit, and Triple Crown winner War Admiral. A race for the ages.
- 2 min
- 6M
- Vintage North American Horse Racing
Learn how Seabiscuit, a broken down little horse, became a legendary racehorse and a symbol of hope during the Great Depression. Discover his owners, jockey, trainer and legacy through videos and documents.
Learn about Seabiscuit, one of the most remarkable Thoroughbred racehorses in history, who overcame a lazy and mean temperament to become a national hero. Read how he won the famous match race against War Admiral in 1938 and made a stunning comeback in 1940.
