Man of Iron, foaled in Kentucky in 2006, is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Sired by

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and out of the mare

Better Than Honour Better Than Honour (foaled February 27, 1996 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred mare racehorse, best known for her career as a broodmare. She is out of the Kentucky Oaks winner, Blush With Pride, by the sire, Deputy Minister. Owned by Rob ...

, 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

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. 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.

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

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Man of Iron pedigree and racing stats
2006 racehorse births Racehorses bred in Kentucky Racehorses trained in the United States Breeders' Cup Marathon winners Thoroughbred family 8-f {{Racehorse-stub