Man of Iron (horse)

Man of Iron
Man of Iron, almost hidden on the rail, in the Breeders' Cup Marathon
SireGiant's Causeway
GrandsireStorm Cat
DamBetter Than Honour
DamsireDeputy Minister
SexColt
Foaled2006
CountryUnited States
Colourbay
BreederSkara Glen Stables
OwnerDerrick Smith/Susan Magnier/Michael Tabor
TrainerAidan O'Brien
Record10:4-0-0
Major wins
Breeders' Cup Marathon (2009)
Last updated on October 16, 2009

Man of Iron, foaled in Kentucky in 2006, is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Sired by Giant's Causeway and out of the mare Better Than Honour, he was bred by Skara Glen Stables. He was sold as a yearling to Racing Partners Smith/Magnier/Tabor, who turned over his training to Aidan O'Brien.

On November 6, 2009, he won the most important race of his career: the Breeders' Cup Marathon. In the 14-furlong race, he fought off Cloudy's Knight to win by a nose.[1]

Siblings

Teeming - 2001 bay filly by Storm Cat

Magnificent Honour - 2002 bay filly by A.P. Indy

Jazil - 2003 bay colt by Seeking the Gold

Rags to Riches - 2004 chestnut filly by A.P. Indy

Casino Drive - 2005 chestnut colt by A.P. Indy

Notes

  1. ^ Shandler, Jason (November 10, 2009). "Man of Iron by a Nose in Thrilling Marathon | BloodHorse.com". Bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 2010-03-08.