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SARGA.CO – Every era of horse racing has produced legendary horses whose names live on in the memories of fans of this centuries-old sport.
So far, most people only recognize the names of horses that have won prestigious races or trophies. Who doesn’t know Secretariat, Man o’ War, Gentildonna, or, more recently, Japan’s Forever Young?
Beyond collecting titles or creating unforgettable racing moments, many racing enthusiasts also come to know these horses through their everyday habits and personalities.
Even though they are neither grooms nor trainers, they are familiar with the characters of horses that once delivered extraordinary performances during their careers.
Quoting information from Facebook user Rafly Dostoevsky in the group Ini Grup Umamusume tapi Isinya Uma Lokasi Semua (IGUTIULS), here are some legendary horses of the world, some of whom were known for rather quirky temperaments.
From the name alone, you probably picture the movie starring Tobey Maguire. Seabiscuit was indeed a legendary horse and a source of pride for the American people during the Great Depression era. Despite his small stature, Seabiscuit’s impact on American—and global—horse racing was enormous.
The offspring of Swing On and the stallion Hard Tack, a son of Man o’ War, Seabiscuit was famous for his laziness during training. He preferred sleeping or eating in his stall rather than being taken out by his trainer to work.
One of Seabiscuit’s most well-known traits was his tendency to get sleepy easily. Even moments before a race, he often looked more like a horse ready to nap than one about to compete.
However, this habit gradually faded as he matured. With the right training regimen, Seabiscuit proved himself to be competitive and easy to manage.
According to Wikipedia, Seabiscuit was recorded as the highest-earning racehorse up until the 1940s. He even defeated the 1937 Triple Crown winner, War Admiral, by four lengths.
Renowned horse racing analysts and journalists John Randall and Tony Morris placed Sea-Bird among the greatest horses of the 20th century in their book A Century of Champions. Surprisingly, they ranked him above the legendary Secretariat.
Sea-Bird was one of the greatest racehorses in history. His talent on the track was never in doubt.
However, behind his legendary status, the large chestnut horse was known to be extremely sensitive and easily nervous. Sea-Bird often appeared anxious or difficult to control before races, as seen from his profuse sweating.
This trait frequently caused Sea-Bird to have late starts during his two-year-old season. Fortunately, the issue was successfully resolved when he turned three.
One of Sea-Bird’s greatest strengths was his above-average intelligence. He knew how to respond to his jockey and conserve energy for a powerful final spurt.
Sea The Stars was known as an exceptionally powerful racehorse, having won six consecutive prestigious races, including the 2000 Guineas, the Epsom Derby, and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Such was his greatness that he is often compared to legendary horses like Frankel and American Pharoah.
For jockeys and owners, Sea The Stars was a dream horse. He was intelligent, quick to understand training routines, and responsive to instructions from both jockeys and trainers.
However, not every jockey could experience his brilliance. Sea The Stars could be slightly aggressive and would only allow himself to be ridden by experienced, professional riders.
Alongside Secretariat and Citation, Seattle Slew is one of the greatest Triple Crown winners in American racing history. He was admired by racing fans for his intelligence and consistency on the track.
He was so intelligent that many people felt interacting with Seattle Slew was almost like interacting with a human.
Behind that brilliance, however, Seattle Slew also had a dominant and stubborn nature. With his intelligence and strong will, he seemed capable of deciding for himself when and with whom he wanted to interact.
On the positive side, despite being stubborn and dominant, Seattle Slew was easy to manage and enjoyed playing with children.
Born on February 15, 1974, Seattle Slew was an American Thoroughbred champion who became the tenth winner of the American Triple Crown in 1977. He was one of only two horses to win the Triple Crown while remaining undefeated before the series.
Seattle Slew was named Horse of the Year in 1977 and was champion at ages two, three, and four. In Blood-Horse magazine’s list of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century, Seattle Slew ranked ninth.
Nearly all horse racing fans agree that American Pharoah is one of the greatest horses in America and the world. He was the second most recent winner of the American Triple Crown and one of only two horses to achieve the superfecta, also known as the Grand Slam.
He is also regarded as one of the best American racehorses of this century, alongside Arrogate, Flightline, and Justify.
Beyond his championship achievements, American Pharoah’s personality made many people fall in love with him. He was extremely friendly toward his surroundings, including humans and other horses.
American Pharoah loved being fed carrots by people around him. His temperament was sometimes very different from that of most stallions.
However, American Pharoah disliked crowds and loud noises, especially during race days.
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