Ruffian Burning From the Start
Ruffian Burning From the Start by Jane Schwartz, published by Random House Publishing Group on April 30, 2002, is a detailed account of the remarkable thoroughbred filly, Ruffian. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The book chronicles Ruffian’s impressive career, highlighting her unbeaten streak and record-breaking performances, while also delving into the tragic events that unfolded during a match race at Belmont Park in 1975.
Readers will find an in-depth exploration of Ruffian’s life, from her early days in Kentucky to her rise in the competitive world of horse racing. The narrative not only captures her extraordinary talent and beauty but also examines the complexities of the racing industry, including the politics and personalities that influenced her journey. With themes related to sports, nature, and the bond between humans and animals, this book offers a comprehensive look at a significant figure in 20th-century American sports history.
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During two short seasons at the track, Ruffian was hailed as the greatest thoroughbred filly of all time. Unbeaten in her first ten starts, she shattered one record after another, dazzling crowds with both her beauty and her brilliant speed. Then tragedy struck on the afternoon of July 6, 1975. Ruffian broke down–on the lead–in the middle of a match race at Belmont Park. Later that night she had to be destroyed.
Ruffian: Burning from the Start is the story of this exceptional filly, a horse so dominating, so powerful, that writer Walter Farley once suggested she was more like the fictional legend, the Black Stallion, than any colt he had ever seen. Beginning with her earliest days in Kentucky, the book follows Ruffian at every stage of her career and through the agony of her final hours– venturing behind the scenes of the racing world and exploring the politics and personalities that came together to shape this extraordinary filly’s fate.
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