Target on his back after the Derby win, then he contests a tough :46 half in the Preakness, pounces and wins in a driving finish. And another great ride by Victor Espinoza, who rated this majestic, free running colt perfectly. People can knock him as a stud, but he's sired some nice winners. War Emblem will always be a legend to me !
War Emblem will always be one of my favorite horses. I saw his 6f work before the Derby and told anyone who would listen he'd be loose on the lead. I bet him in both the Derby and Preakness and made a lot of money on him. War Emblem removed a big financial overhang for me - he retired my student loans. And God bless Richie Migliore and Magic Wiesner for never giving up and getting up for 2nd in the Preakness. They were a good match - a horse and rider that never, ever quit.
speaking of Oliver's Twist...recall he was owned by Jim McKay...who went on to die on the morning Big Brown went for the Triple Crown... I was hoping that morning it might be an omen.
I remember I thopught for sure those fast early fractions from Menacing Dennis would ruin War Emblembut he pressed on and won. Magic Wisnorreminds me a bitof Oliver'sTwist from the mid nineties who nearly pulled off the same upset. I always feel bad for War Emblem he fell flat on his face outof the gate at the Belmont and never really had a chance at the Triple Crown.
Love this guy !!!!
Target on his back after the Derby win, then he contests a tough :46 half in the Preakness, pounces and wins in a driving finish. And another great ride by Victor Espinoza, who rated this majestic, free running colt perfectly. People can knock him as a stud, but he's sired some nice winners. War Emblem will always be a legend to me !
felled 5 months ago
After this win, I really thought War Emblem could win all three events. But something always happens!
vidEvWill 8 months ago
@jdavidcole64 That is correct. I remember thinking the same.
bnegs521 9 months ago
One of my favorites. What a pity he isn't too interested in the girls though.
gotch09 11 months ago
War Emblem will always be one of my favorite horses. I saw his 6f work before the Derby and told anyone who would listen he'd be loose on the lead. I bet him in both the Derby and Preakness and made a lot of money on him. War Emblem removed a big financial overhang for me - he retired my student loans. And God bless Richie Migliore and Magic Wiesner for never giving up and getting up for 2nd in the Preakness. They were a good match - a horse and rider that never, ever quit.
MarathonManPeatMoss 1 year ago
@alreadygone - he was a Great racehorse....
lovedbysweetie 1 year ago
speaking of Oliver's Twist...recall he was owned by Jim McKay...who went on to die on the morning Big Brown went for the Triple Crown... I was hoping that morning it might be an omen.
jdavidcole64 2 years ago
One of the decades great horses.
Kostly 2 years ago
I remember I thopught for sure those fast early fractions from Menacing Dennis would ruin War Emblembut he pressed on and won. Magic Wisnorreminds me a bitof Oliver'sTwist from the mid nineties who nearly pulled off the same upset. I always feel bad for War Emblem he fell flat on his face outof the gate at the Belmont and never really had a chance at the Triple Crown.
bnegs521 2 years ago
Didnt know that about Magic Wiesner. Thats a shame.
all66books 2 years ago