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Sea Biscuit vs. War Admiral "Match of the Century" 16x20 Photograph - Click to Enlarge

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Barbaro new!
Victory at the Derby 16x20
$229
In 2006, Barbaro won the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby. Undefeated going into the Derby, Barbaro charged ahead during the last turn and straightaway of the race to win by six and a half lengths. Barbaro's lead in the final furlong expanded even though jockey Edgar Prado did not use the whip to ask for his top speed. His margin of victory was the largest at the Derby since 1946, when Triple Crown winner Assault took the "Run for the Roses" by eight lengths. Barbaro's win made him only the sixth undefeated horse to win the Kentucky Derby. The dominance of his Derby performance led to much speculation that Barbaro might be a "superhorse," the likes of which had not been seen since Affirmed and perhaps even Secretariat, arguably the greatest American thoroughbred of all time. Because of his dominance in the Derby, Barbaro was heavily favored in the Preakness that followed on May 20, 2006. But tragedy struck. Near the start of the race, Barbaro fractured multiple bones in his right rear leg. The fractures were catastrophic. Barbaro was taken to the New Bolton Center, a special veterinary clinic at the University of Pennsylvania, where his leg was surgically repaired and where he remained under care for months. His primary veterinarian, Dr. Dean Richardson, called his chances "poor" several times during his recovery, but Barbaro continued to improve throughout most of 2006. However, in January of 2007 the New Bolton Center announced that Barbaro had suffered a "significant setback" with the discovery of separated tissue in his left hind hoof. The tissue was removed, but Barbaro's health declined and he was eventually euthanized on January 29, 2007, a sad day in horse racing history. This beautiful 16x20 photograph from his unforgettable 2006 Kentucky Derby victory is Sports Gallery Quality Framed in thick black wood and classic double-matting. A great gift for any sports fan.
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Sea Biscuit vs. War Admiral "Match of the Century" 16x20 Photograph - Click to Enlarge

Sea Biscuit vs. War Admiral "Match of the Century" 8x10 Display - Click to Enlarge

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Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral new!
Match of the Century 16x20 and 8x10 Display
On November 1, 1938, Seabiscuit met War Admiral in what was dubbed as the "Match of the Century". The event itself, run over 1 and 3/16 miles, was one of the most anticipated sporting events in U.S. history. The Pimlico Race Course, from the grandstands to the infield, was jammed solid with and estimated 40,000 fans, joined by some 40 million listening on the radio. War Admiral, who's speed from the gate was the stuff of legends, was the prohibitive favorite (1-4 with most bookmakers) and a near unanimous selection of the writers and tipsters. Seabiscuit, on the other hand, was a pace stalker, skilled at holding with the pack before destroying the field with late acceleration. From the scheduled walk up start, few gave him a chance to head War Admiral into the first turn. But Seabiscuit had been secretly trained to run against type, using a starting bell and a whip to give the horse a Pavlovian burst of speed from the start. When the bell rang, Seabiscuit ran away from the Triple Crown Champion. Despite being drawn on outside, jockey Woolf led by over a length after just 20 seconds. Halfway down the back-stretch, War Admiral started to get back into the lead, gradually pulling level with Seabiscuit, and then slightly ahead of him. Following the advice he had received, Woolf allowed Seabiscuit to see his rival, and then asked for more effort. Two hundred yards from the wire, Seabiscuit pulled away again as the competition proved too much for War Admiral, and continued to extend his lead over the closing stretch, finally winning by four clear lengths. As a result of his races that year and the victory over War Admiral, Seabiscuit was named "Horse of the Year" for 1938. One of the more inspiring sports stories of all time (and a great feature film), remember this great sports moment with these collectibles showing The Biscuit pulling away from War Admiral. Both are Sports Gallery Quality Framed, with the 8x10 photograph display including a descriptive plaque. Just a great gift for any fan of the underdog.
 
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Match of the Century 16x20
 
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Match of the Century 8x10 Display
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