Why The Greatest Racehorse Ever Lost His First Race

Man o' War is often called the greatest racehorse of all time. He won 20 of his 21 races, dominated entire fields, and became the standard every champion would be measured against for the next century. Even Secretariat would spend his career being compared to him. But hidden inside one of the greatest careers in sports history is a fact that sounds impossible. Before Man o' War became a legend... Before the records. Before the packed grandstands. Before he became the most feared horse in America. He lost. In this video, we'll explore the incredible story behind the only defeat of Man o' War's career, the controversial race against Upset, and how that loss helped create one of the most dominant champions sports has ever seen. From Saratoga to racing immortality, this is the story of how the greatest racehorse ever lost his first race.