Seabiscuit: An American Legend

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In 1938, Seabiscuit was the world's largest newsmaker, garnering more publicity than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini combined. He was one of the most thrilling and well-liked sports figures in history. The racing establishment, on the other hand, had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the sad tail, so they were surprised by his victory. The three guys who turned Seabiscuit's luck were:

After introducing the vehicle to the western United States, Charles Howard, a one-time bicycle repairman, became an instant fortune. He engaged Tom Smith, a mystery mustang breaker from the Colorado plains, as a trainer for his new racehorses. Smith persuaded Howard to purchase Seabiscuit at a deeply discounted cost, and then recruited Red Pollard, a former boxer who was partially handicapped, blind in one eye, and often quoted from Ralph Waldo Emerson, to serve as his jockey. Over the course of four years, these unexpected allies overcame a remarkable run of misfortune, conspiracy, and serious injury to turn Seabiscuit from a pathologically lazy and neurotic also-ran into a beloved American sports figure.

The stunning retelling of a classic underdog tale by author Laura Hillenbrand demonstrates how life is like a horse race.

taken from the hardback copy.