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Man o’ War enjoyed tremendous success as a stallion. Among his 386 registered foals, 64 became stakes winners, including his greatest son, 1937 Triple Crown winner and Hall of Fame member War Admiral. He also sired Kentucky Derby winner Clyde Van Dusen, as well as Belmont Stakes winners American Flag and Crusader, a Hall of Famer. Man o’ War also produced Hall of Fame steeplechaser Battleship, winner of the famed British Grand National.
In 1920, Man o’ War won all 11 of his starts to conclude a two-year run in which he won 20 of 21 starts and compiled an all-time earnings record of $249,465. When all was said and done, Man o’ War had established three world records, two American records, seven track records, and equaled another track standard.
Louise Mason was an artist that specialized in thoroughbred horse portraits. Her painting are truly unique to the time period and represent some of the top horse athletes and jockeys. Several of her painting are on display at California Racecourses, including Hollywood Park, Santa Anita, Los Alamos and Del Mar. In association with turfwriter and handicapper Ernie Mason, she was also known as a handicapper and columnist as “Lucky Louise”. She was honored in the 1960’s edition of “Who’s Who in Horsedom”. Ernie Mason a top handicapper at Santa Anita Race Track for over 23 years.