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Upset (horse)
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Upset (foaled 1917 in New Jersey) is notable as the only horse to have ever defeated Man o' War. Man o' War, who would go on to a career in which he won 20 of his 21 starts, faced Upset in the seventh running of the Sanford Memorial Stakes[1] at Saratoga Race Course on August 13, 1919. Losing by a neck, Man o' War had been fractious at the starting line and got a bad start, leaving close to last. He also carried 15 pounds more than Upset.[2] Upset finished second in the 1920 Kentucky Derby, a head behind Paul Jones,[3][4] and also was second in the 1920 Preakness Stakes behind Man o' War.[5]
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Upset | |
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![]() Upset | |
Sire | Whisk Broom |
Grandsire | Broomstick |
Dam | Pankhurst |
Damsire | Voter |
Sex | Colt |
Foaled | 1917 |
Country | United States |
Color | Chestnut |
Breeder | Brookdale Stud Farm (Harry P. Whitney) |
Owner | Harry Payne Whitney |
Trainer | James G. Rowe Sr. |
Earnings | $37,504 |
Major wins | |
Sanford Memorial Stakes (1919) Havre de Grace Consolation Handicap (1920) Latonia Derby (1920) |
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