{"product_id":"the-greatest-racehorse-man-o-war-and-the-judgment-of-history-paperback","title":"The Greatest Racehorse?: Man O' War and the Judgment of History - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Shrager\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Man o' War, the legendary champion who revitalized American Thoroughbred racing, truly the greatest racehorse in history, or has time produced an even more extraordinary champion?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Through meticulous research and compelling analysis, award-winning writer Mark Shrager presents the first comprehensive head-to-head comparison between the legendary \"Big Red\" and fifteen of history's most extraordinary Thoroughbreds. Moving beyond traditional metrics of wins and speed records, \u003ci\u003eThe Greatest Racehorse?\u003c\/i\u003e examines Man o' War's legacy through dual lenses: his racing excellence against immortals like Secretariat and Citation and his transcendent cultural impact that helped save the sport itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Set against the turbulent backdrop of World War I, Prohibition, and baseball's Black Sox scandal, this groundbreaking work reveals how Man o' War became more than just a champion--he was racing's savior when the sport faced potential collapse. Using rare historical records, statistical analysis, and insights from a forty-year career covering Thoroughbred racing, Shrager puts Man o' War's legendary status to the ultimate test. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From dominating victories and record-setting performances to his enduring influence on breeding and American sports culture, \u003ci\u003eThe Greatest Racehorse?\u003c\/i\u003e finally answers whether Man o' War's supreme reign can withstand the test of time and the challenges of racing's modern titans. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author \u003cb\u003eMark Shrager\u003c\/b\u003e has published some 300 articles about every aspect of horse racing in magazines such as \u003ci\u003eTurf \u0026amp; Sport Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Turf Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e, and others. His 1974 \u003ci\u003eTurf \u0026amp; Sport Digest\u003c\/i\u003e article, \"1,001 Surefire Ways to Lose a Horse Race,\" was published in the annual Best Sports Stories anthology. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Sweepstakes of 1877: A True Story of Southern Grit, Gilded Age Tycoons, and a Race That Galvanized the Nation\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDiane Crump: A Horse-Racing Pioneer's Life in the Saddle\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the 2020 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for the best book on Thoroughbred racing; and \u003ci\u003eThe First Kentucky Derby: Thirteen Black Jockeys, One Shady Owner, and the Little Red Horse that Wasn't Supposed to Win\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Altadena, California, and is a three-time \u003ci\u003eJeopardy! \u003c\/i\u003echampion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67575570137452,"sku":"9781493088881","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/9019\/5820\/files\/QIqQH_T1U-9781493088881.webp?v=1790545855","url":"https:\/\/horseracingbookstore.com\/products\/the-greatest-racehorse-man-o-war-and-the-judgment-of-history-paperback","provider":"Horse Racing Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}