Racehorses named after Celebrities

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Though not directly named after him, Man O' War was nearly called "My Man O' War" from Mrs. Belmont referencing her husband, August Belmont who was off fighting at the time.

I might be the only one here who didn't know that but I didn't.

Very cool!

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Meet Miz Ida and yeah I know not a celebrity per se but something so much more well... see for yourself.

http://www.courier-journal.com/artic...TS08/309010096