How did man 'o' war die?

Answer 1

Man o' War never won the Triple Crown. In fact, he never ran in the Kentucky Derby. He did win the last two jewels of the Triple Crown, the Preakness and the Belmont. Man o' War, even to this day, is considered the greatest racehorse who ever lived. The only reason, they say, that he didn't win the Triple Crown, is because his owner refused to enter him in the Kentucky Derby.

Even today, people know the name Man o' War. He lived to be thirty years old, and died of a failing heart. He was buried whole in a casket lined with his racing colors. He was the first to ever be buried this way. As many as 2,000 people attended his funeral, lining up for one last look or a pat on the neck and racing fans all over the country mourned him.

Today his grave is marked by the famous Man O'War statue by Haseltine at the Kentucky Horse Park. At his feet his sons are buried, including his greatest son, War Admiral.