Thanks for that thread, Kat. Neat poem!

Interesting that Man O' War lived about 2 years longer than even Seattle Slew.

My mom told me a story many years ago about the time when hundreds or thousands of folks wanted to see Man O' War, after he had retired to stud-dom. One gentleman had travelled hundreds of miles to see the great stallion, only to be turned away because the hour was getting late. He was told he could put his name on a waiting list.
When he gave his name--Dionne--, the groom applogized:
"Right this way, Mr. Dionne. Man O' War wants to see you/!

Genie