The racehorse that became a national sporting figure in Depression-era America.
Historical background
Seabiscuit became a leading American racehorse in the late 1930s. In 1938 he defeated Triple Crown winner War Admiral in a match race at Pimlico, drawing a national audience.
After an injury and a comeback, he won the Santa Anita Handicap in 1940. His career captured the public imagination during a period when racing was widely followed on radio and in newspapers.
