Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral
1938 Match Race of Century
"So they struggled, matching stride for stride, to the top of the stretch. With the advantage of the rail, Seabiscuit began to assume the the offensive again. When they were at the last furlong pole, it was evident that the race was over. Both jockeys put up their whips and Seabiscuit, going strongly, the Admiral a very tired colt, the bay won by three open lengths."
- John Hervey
80 years ago today, the Match Race of the Century was run. The time of the Pimlico Special was 1:56 3/5, breaking the Pimlico track record. Underdog and fan favorite Seabiscuit paid $6.40 to his backers.
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