Seabiscuit was a descendant from a line of renowned racing champions, but in every sense of the word, Seabiscuit was an underdog. The racing horse was known for his awkward gait, stunted tail, and stubby legs. In more ways than one, Seabiscuit represented the position that the U.S. was in during the Great Depression. Crippled by financial debt and a collapsing economy, the U.S. was the underdog among other countries much like Seabiscuit in the racing world. This is primarily the reason why many Americans had taken such a keen liking to the less than desirable racehorse. After recovering from his unmotivated, anger filled slump, Seabiscuit began winning races against major competitors. The most memorable race Seabiscuit competed was his final race in the Santa Anita Handicap in March of 1940. This was his third time partaking in this event, and having previously lost the first two, Seabiscuit was ready to win. Despite the injuries Seabiscuit and his rider faced before this race, their remarkable comeback and determination gave them the win, shocking the population. Perhaps, it was this legendary race gave america the hope that a comeback of their own was just beyond the horizon.