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Seabiscuit has been the subject of numerous books and films, including Seabiscuit: the Lost Documentary (1939); the Shirley Temple film The Story of Seabiscuit (1949); a book, Seabiscuit: An American Legend (1999) by Laura Hillenbrand; and a film adaptation of Hillenbrand's book, Seabiscuit (2003), that was nominated for the Academy ...
Seabiscuit is a 2003 American sports film co-produced, written and directed by Gary Ross and based on the best-selling 1999 non-fiction book Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand.
Seabiscuit, (foaled 1933), American racehorse (Thoroughbred) that in six seasons (1935–40) won 33 of 89 races and a total of $437,730, a record for American Thoroughbreds (broken 1942). His unlikely success proved a welcome diversion to millions during the Great Depression, and became a national phenomenon.
Seabiscuit: Directed by Gary Ross. With David McCullough, Jeff Bridges, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Chris Cooper. True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.
View some of the key moments in the life of Seabiscuit, his history, trainers and the people today that are dedicated to keeping the heritage, land and memory of Seabiscuit alive.
Oct 29, 2018 · Scientists Extract DNA From Seabiscuit’s Hooves To Figure Out How He Was So Fast Eighty years ago, the horse famously trounced Triple Crown winner War Admiral. Did genetics make him an unlikely...
May 7, 2020 · Seabiscuit holds a special place in the hearts of many. Read here about this once broken down champion who went on to become an unforgettable racing legend. Skip to primary navigation
Seabiscuit was one of the most remarkable Thoroughbred racehorses in history. From 1936 to 1940, Americans thronged to racetracks to watch the small, ungainly racehorse become a...
Seabiscuit was one of the most remarkable Thoroughbred racehorses in history. From 1936 to 1940, Americans thronged to racetracks to watch the small, ungainly racehorse become a champion. He had an awkward gait but ran with dominating speed; he was mild-mannered yet fiercely competitive; and he was stubborn until he became compliant.
Seabiscuit was the perfect horse for his time. He did not look the part of a great racehorse. He was relatively small and knobby-kneed with a laid-back demeanor that suggested he would much rather sleep than step into the starting gate. It appeared he could not run a lick when he dropped the first 17 starts of his career, leaving him as the butt of bad jokes in his own barn.
