“Red” Pollard’s story is too big for one blog, so we’re providing more of his story.
Seabiscuit is famous for his race with War Admiral in 1936. While Pollard rode and won on Seabiscuit many times it was Woolf in the stirups during the match race with War Admiral.
The race was also in the 2003 movie “Seabiscuit” with Toby McGuire.
Edmonton born Pollard is recognized in his home town. Youtube
The Cougar and the Iceman The story of the two Canadians involved with Seabiscuit.