Ruffian (Thoroughbred Legends, Number 13) [Hardcover]

Milton C Toby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2002

Ruffian's tragic story still has a powerful hold over horse racing enthusiasts. The big, almost-black filly so dominated her peers that none could get near her on the racetrack. Then came the fateful match against Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure--the race in which she lost her life.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Eclipse Press; 1st edition (January 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581500599
• ISBN-13: 978-1581500592
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,306,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Account of a Great Filly, February 23, 2002

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This review is from: Ruffian (Thoroughbred Legends, Number 13) (Hardcover)

I am an avid fan of Ruffian. There aren't too many books actually available about this fabulous filly and this is one of the first in a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Toby interviewed many people involved in the filly's life, so the story was a very personal one. I recommend this book to any Ruffian fan.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing ..., March 6, 2004

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This review is from: Ruffian (Thoroughbred Legends, Number 13) (Hardcover)

If you are looking for a book about this filly buy "Burning from the Start" not this one. The "Legend.." book contains nothing you did not know about her. It is a book about mere facts, nothing new or personal. If you are looking for a book that covers the whole story buy "Burning from ...". I would not buy it again.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ruffian, September 23, 2002

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This review is from: Ruffian (Thoroughbred Legends, Number 13) (Hardcover)

Ruffian, a wonderful story of the magnificent and one of the most loved fillies of all time. Her short, but brilliant carear was charmed by win after win, record after record. No filly could match her long solid stride and fast stride. No filly could outdistance her or even challenge her. After winning the New York Filly Triple Crown the fated match race with Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure was on. She broke down and everyone tryed desperatly to saved the courages filly, but her injury was to much and she too much heart and courage to go on. Even in death she is still remembered and worshipped at a champion. She may have died, but her spirit still remains.