Record #:

38060

Author(s):

Kenney, Andrew

Abstract:

Contributing to the history of horse racing and many race horses’ lineages is a champion whose resting place is debated as Goochland County, Virginia, or Northampton County, North Carolina. During his lifetime, Sir Archie, measured at sixteen hands, was such a champion that competitors eventually refused to race their horses with him. His superior racing abilities were passed down in equestrian champions like Lexington, Man O’War, and Seabiscuit.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 6, November 2014, p26

Subject(s):

Race horses--Seabiscuit; Race horses--Sir Archie; Northampton County; Race horses ; Equestrian sports; Thoroughbred horses; Race horses--Lexington; Race horses--Man O'War