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Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of All Time
War Admiral or American Pharoah

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WAR ADMIRAL

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AMERICAN PHAROAH
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Why This Battle Matters

What happens when traditional grandeur meets modern marvel? In the titanic clash between War Admiral and American Pharoah, we're witnessing a battle that is less about horses and more about epochs. War Admiral, the relentless champion of the 1930s, embodies the tough, gritty essence of early American horse racing. On the opposite field stands American Pharoah, the sleek, media-savvy symbol of contemporary sport who broke a 37-year Triple Crown drought. The stakes? A reshaping of what greatness means in the annals of the Kentucky Derby. Will fans lean toward the allure of historic rigor or the dazzle of recent dominance? This matchup isn't just a race; it's a decision on which values carve the deeper hoofprints in history.

🔥 Fan Takes

um, idk much but didn't American Pharoah win like a bunch of big races too? lol why the hate?
Honestly, comparing these two is like pitting a vintage wine against a fresh brew - charms differ, but class remains. 🍷
bro, War Admiral all day – that horse is a LEGEND! 🔥 no way American Pharoah catches up, sorry not sorry!

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer War Admiral over American Pharoah when it comes to the greatest Kentucky Derby Winners of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick War Admiral 100.0% of the time over American Pharoah.

Across all battles:

War Admiral win rate: 57.8%

American Pharoah win rate: 29.3%

Fan FAQs

Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in the Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners league?

Secretariat tops the list as the #1 contender in this league. Check out how your favorites rank on the GOAT List.

What's behind the huge debate between War Admiral and American Pharoah in the Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners league?

This matchup pits the old-school charm of War Admiral against the modern legend of American Pharoah, who broke a 37-year Triple Crown drought. Fans are torn between historical significance and recent heroics, making this a hot topic.

Why is War Admiral winning by such a landslide in this Greatest Kentucky Derby Winners battle?

War Admiral's classic underdog story and 1937 Triple Crown victory seem to really resonate with fans. His fierce competitiveness and legendary status in horse racing history bring a lot of nostalgic votes his way.