Customer Reviews

Ruffian (Thoroughbred Legends, Number 13)

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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.

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.

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.

I have read three books written about the phenominal filly, Ruffian. Her story has recently been put on film as well. This "Legends" version I found to be full of interesting general horse racing information as well as very accurate specific information about Ruffian. Originally, I had planned to have only one book on each horse in my library but as a well know blood horse agent told me, "it is good to read a variety of books on the same topic if you can". I find they all work well together and make for a more complete picture of each horse. This book is part of a series and I have read them all. Without exception, every book in the "Legends" series is well worth owning.

I loved this book I thought it was great it is my favorite out of the Legends series so far. It has a lot of information about Ruffian and the days surrrounding the fatal matchrace.