During his career, Man o' War won 20 of 21 races.

Man o' War won the Belmont Stakes by 20 lengths while setting a world record.

His only loss came at Saratoga Race Course, later nicknamed the Graveyard of Champions, where he lost by a neck to a colt fittingly named Upset.

The only time he faced older horses was in the final race of his career in a match race against Sir Barton, who had won what would later be known as the American Triple Crown in 1919. Man o' War won easily by seven lengths in the first horserace to be filmed in its entirety.

Man o' War developed a strong bond with his groom Frank Loftus, who taught the horse to fetch and carry his hat.

Man o' War was a chestnut horse with a white star and stripe on his forehead.

The Jockey Club credits him with 62 stakes winners from 381 named foals.

In 1925, Man o' War was seen in the film Kentucky Pride which was directed by John Ford and featured several well-known thoroughbred racehorses.

Man o' War was not entered in the 1920 Kentucky Derby because his owner, Samuel Riddle, did not believe in racing at the distance of 10 furlongs so early in a young horse's career.

Man O ' War won the 1920 Lawrence Realization Stakes in a World Record time of 2:40.80, beating his opponent Hoodwink by an incredible 100 lengths.