RACE OF THE CENTURY - SEABISCUIT vs.WAR ADMIRAL

[@crazyaces4042]

Wow! I had no idea that video of this race even existed. I see at least from what the announcer is saying that the facts in the movie "Seabiscuit" were changed quite a bit. Still, what a magnificent horse he was! I sincerely hope he had a GREAT life. Like many people, he was hurt, he was down but did give up, he TRIUMPHED! That's what drove people to really love him - he was down, he was abused, however, he not only went on but also achieved great things! The "little guy" as Jeff Bridges says in the movie. Thanks for this! Awesome for you to upload this! Have a great holiday season!

[@HorseTVGlobal]

Thank you for your kind comments, much appreciated! It is a fascinating piece of history.

[@markconner9863]

My grandfather played a tangential role in making the race viewable in this film for its entire 6-furlong length. As many know, Pimlico was long known as "Old Hilltop", as the infield at Pimlico was a very large hill that actually obscured the backstretch for spectators on the clubhouse side of the track. Newsreel companies, eager to capture the Race of the Century for viewing in theaters before feature films like the Oscar-winning "You Can't Take It With You", appealed to the Maryland Jockey Club, owner of the course, to level the hill. The Empire Construction Company, my grandfather's firm, was hired to eliminate the hill. On race day, their film cameras set up along the homestretch, now able to capture the full length of The Race of the Century...

[@HikeforFun]

Read the story of Seabiscuit when I was a kid. Had no idea the video existed. Fabulous to watch the race!

[@HorseTVGlobal]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brookerichards9037]

They had the Biscuit ready. He looked fit, strong and prepared. ❤

[@matthewalexander2436]

I love horses, and I love seabiscuit. I can identify with seabiscuit. As a child, I was told I would amount to nothing. But I always knew I had a special gift, and I did. I've made people cry with the beauty of my gift. Never assume you truly know someone's worth.. You don't, you never will. That's reserved for God himself, he will make a mockery of your judgement and prove you wrong, time and time again. The absolute best thing to do in life is to treat everyone with respect, if you don't, life will humiliat you in the most shameful way. My beloved seabiscuit.. ❤💪❤

[@extramile150]

awesome horse, awesome book, awesome movie! (The movie great, the book even better)

[@7927jackpark]

A great race between two great horses. I read Laura's wonderful books, I saw the great movie as well. But my heart just broke when I learned that Mr. Howard lacked the foresight to honor his great steed by burying him in an unmarked grave somewhere on his California ranch. Every American, millions of us, who has rooted for the underdog (even a horse) should have had a shrine to visit.

[@barbaranakelski2277]

Based on the wonderful movie, Seabiscuit was portrayed as so much smaller than he appears in this video. Anyway, great horse, wonderful race!

[@kaakster1]

he was smaller, so smal he hade to prove him self, nobody taught he could do what he did.

[@rickSallee]

Read Laura Hillenbrand's wonderful book " Seabiscuit " for the full great story.

[@extramile150]

yes, bought the book after i saw the movie. movie great, book even greater.

[@krayethomas5533]

Who is the man telling the story?

[@bluecollar58]

What year was this done ? 60’s or 70’s maybe. Good video of the race.

[@gamernextdoor23]

1938

[@rdred8693]

The show was called American Horse and Horseman.

[@TEEHuetinck]

Seabiscuit was the reason I started riding. Read the book 📖, a page turner.

[@michaelaschaar8907]

Seabiscuit ❤❤❤❤❤❤