Hard Tack (March 25, 1926 – September 21, 1947) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse bred by James Cox Brady and sold after his death to the Wheatley Stable of Gladys Mills Phipps and her brother Ogden L. Mills. Sired by Man o' War,Equibase profile for Hard Tack Retrieved August 17, 2018 he showed considerable promise as a racer, but his temper prevented him from achieving success on the track. As an example, on one occasion when the starting gate opened and the horses rushed out, Hard Tack stood perfectly still, refusing to budge.
Retired to stand at stud at Claiborne Farm near Paris, Kentucky, Hard Tack went on to sire the great racer Seabiscuit.Daily Racing Form, July 18, 2003 article titled "History Challenge" Retrieved August 17, 2018
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Hard TackSire Line: Matchem SeabiscuitAmerican Classic Pedigree: Seabiscuit Sea Sovereign Sea Swallow
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