Plus it is a lot like Secratariat, but Seabiscuit was older than he was. From his father, Seabiscuit inherited his stubbornness and competitive instinct. His sire, Hard Tack, was known for speed but also a vicious temper. The story recounts the life and racing career of Seabiscuit. Written by R A Williams Seabiscuit Seabiscuit was a Thoroughbred racehorse descended from the legendary Man o War. This book is for both genders and horse lovers. Seabiscuit is a 2003 American dramatic film based on the best-selling book Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand. The New York Times says of Seabiscuit, "It remains a first-rate piece of storytelling, leaving us not only with a vivid portrait of a horse but with a fascinating slice of American history as well." Laura Hillenbrand's account captures the heart of soul of the story of an underdog overcoming all obstacles and has received stellar reviews. Together with Red Pollard, their partially blind jockey, they turned an ungainly horse with an indolent attitude into a winner atop the world of horse racing. Tom Smith, who used to break wild horses, was the horse trainer who convinced millionaire Charles Howard to buy Seasbiscuit at a bargain price. In Seabiscuit, Laura Hillenbrand brings to life this fascinating story, not just of this magnificent horse, but the three men involved with him. The story of the horse that shouldn't have been able to win and then won it all, captured the hearts and minds of the country. In 1938, Seabiscuit was the biggest newsmaker of the year.
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