In racing, what is a "war horse"?

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In racing, what is a "war horse"?

What, exactly, constitutes being a "war horse"? How many starts, wins...etc??

2006-10-25 05:21:45 · 4 answers · asked by Jan L 2 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing

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A war horse is a horse that has been around for a long time & is not overly fast or talented but has had some moderate success & has not been bad enough to put out to pasture.

2006-10-25 05:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by byhisgrace70295 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

My interpretation of war horse is a race horse that knows when he/she is in a race. If a race is a battle this horse is a warrior. May not win always.. But gives it's very best every time.

2006-10-26 05:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by mr.longshot 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

It means a hard worker.

2006-10-25 12:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by I am Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

its a been there, done that sorta thing

2006-10-25 12:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋