Seabiscuit: An American Legend (Ballantine Reader Circle)

Seabiscuit was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who overcame great odds to become a champion. He was born in 1933 at Ridgewood Ranch in Kentucky, and was sired by Hard Tack and out of Swing On. Seabiscuit was a small, unprepossessing horse, and his early racing career was unimpressive. However, he was eventually purchased by Charles Howard, who hired Tom Smith to train him. Under Smith's guidance, Seabiscuit began to show his true potential. He won the 1938 Santa Anita Handicap and the 1940 Pimlico Special, and was named Horse of the Year in 1938 and 1940.

Seabiscuit: An American Legend (Ballantine Reader's Circle)

by Laura Hillenbrand

4.7 out of 5

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Seabiscuit's story is an inspiring one, and he has been the subject of several books, movies, and television shows. He is a reminder that even the most unlikely of dreams can come true.

Early life and career

Seabiscuit was born on May 23, 1933, at Ridgewood Ranch in Kentucky. He was sired by Hard Tack, a son of Man o' War, and out of Swing On, a daughter of Old Rosebud. Seabiscuit was a small, unprepossessing horse, and his early racing career was unimpressive. He won only one of his first 17 races, and was often beaten by large margins.

In 1936, Seabiscuit was purchased by Charles Howard, a wealthy automobile dealer from San Francisco. Howard hired Tom Smith to train Seabiscuit, and under Smith's guidance, Seabiscuit began to show his true potential. He won his first race for Howard in 1937, and by the end of the year, he had won five of his seven starts.

Rise to stardom

In 1938, Seabiscuit began to emerge as a top racehorse. He won the Santa Anita Handicap, one of the most prestigious races in the country, and was named Horse of the Year. In 1940, he won the Pimlico Special, another major race, and was again named Horse of the Year.

Seabiscuit's success was due in part to his unique running style. He was a front-runner, and he would often take the lead early in a race and never let it go. He was also very tough and determined, and he would never give up, even when he was behind.

Later career and legacy

Seabiscuit retired from racing in 1943, after winning 39 of his 89 starts. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1958, and his story has been told in several books, movies, and television shows.

Seabiscuit is remembered as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. He was a small horse with a big heart, and he overcame great odds to become a champion. His story is an inspiration to us all, and it reminds us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it.

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Further reading

• Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand
• Seabiscuit (2003 film)
• Seabiscuit (PBS documentary)

Seabiscuit: An American Legend (Ballantine Reader's Circle)

by Laura Hillenbrand

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11501 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	418 pages

FREE