Man of Iron (horse)
| Man of Iron | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Giant's Causeway |
| Grandsire | Storm Cat |
| Dam | Better Than Honour |
| Damsire | Deputy Minister |
| Sex | Colt |
| Foaled | 2006 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | bay |
| Breeder | Skara Glen Stables |
| Owner | Derrick Smith/Susan Magnier/Michael Tabor |
| Trainer | Aidan O'Brien |
| Record | 10:4-0-0 |
| Major wins | |
| Breeders' Cup Marathon (2009) | |
| Last updated on October 16, 2009 | |
Man of Iron, foaled in Kentucky in 2006, is the son of the Better Than Honour and is out of Giant's Causeway. Bred by Skara Glen Stables, he was sold as a yearling to Racing Partners Smith/Magnier/Tabor, who turned over his training to Aidan O'Brien.
On November 6, 2009, he won the most important race of his career: the Breeders' Cup Marathon. In the 14-furlong race, he fought off Cloudy's Knight to win by a nose.[1]
Siblings
Teeming - 2001 bay filly by Storm Cat Magnificent Honour - 2002 bay filly by A.P. Indy Jazil - 2003 bay colt by Seeking the Gold Rags to Riches - 2004 chestnut filly by A.P. Indy Casino Drive - 2005 chestnut colt by A.P. Indy Man of Iron - 2006 colt by Giant's Causeway
Notes
- ↑ Shandler, Jason (Tuesday, November 10, 2009 1:46 PM). "Man of Iron by a Nose in Thrilling Marathon | BloodHorse.com". Bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 2010-03-08. Check date values in:
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