This amount is subject to change until you make payment. This item: Ruffian, Queen of the Fillies by Edward Claflin (1975-05-03) by Edward Claflin Hardcover $847.00. 10 trivia questions, rated Tough. View cart for details. Book- Ruffian Queen of the Fillies 1975 by Edward Claflin good condition w/dj. As 2‐year‐olds each won a $100,000 race at Monmouth. A Thoroughbred filly, Ruffian was born April 17, 1972 at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky. See search resultsfor this … Despite efforts to pull her up, the "Queen of the fillies" was motivated to finish and simply refused to stop, doing irreversible damage to her leg before racing the finish line. Ruffian inspired the hearts and lives of many, she brought millions to the Sport Of Kings, she won hearts and she broke hearts, not just the peoples hearts but the hearts of the horses she raced. Ruffian was only 3 years old. That was the point where fate stepped in and decided the end of the race. 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So, here is the story of a great race horse and for many of us will not be forgotten. The item you've selected was not added to your cart. She kept the lead in the first quarter mile, and was ahead until almost 1/8 of a mile after. It was then decided to hold a ‘battle of the sexes’ where she would square off against the 1975 Kentucky Derby winner, Foolish Pleasure. I’ve read that her exercise riders were continuously reprimanded to hold her back with the group, but there was no holding Ruffian – she was all business the second she hit the track. For more information about the project visit our Facebook page: Ruffian The Queen of the Fillies … Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond. May 21, 2012 - Ruffian Pictures - Art Prints of the Race Horse. Select PayPal Credit at checkout to have the option to pay over time. This book is a real collector's item, never seen it do anything but go up in value. She won by 8 lengths in her first big race at Aqueduct, the Spinaway Stakes. With all the wins against other fillies, people started to question how she would do against the colts. Please enter 5 or 9 numbers for the ZIP Code. They put the gallant filly down. The tragic story of one the greatest race horses of all time and how thoroughbred racing and the lure of riches broke her down. The Blood-Horse magazine ranks her at 35th of the top 100 racehorses of the 20th Century where she resides as the top ranked filly, and Sports Illustrated named her as the only non-human athlete in their top 100 female athletes of the 20th century, at 53rd. It was then decided to put her down as she would most likely not make it through another surgery. All of Ruffian’s records remain unbroken except for her record at the Mother Goose Stakes which was topped by Rachel Alexandra in 2009. In her first race, she crossed the finish line with over 15 lengths between her and second place tying the the track record at Belmont for 5 1/2 furlongs. This item will be shipped through the Global Shipping Program and includes international tracking. No additional import charges at delivery! Subject to credit approval. In her 5th race, the Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga, she shattered the two year old 6 furlong track record at a blazing 1:08:03 – Faster than any of the greats before her, including Secretariat and Man O War. Ruffian, Queen of the Fillies [Claflin, Edward] on Amazon.com. Ruffian … The PayPal Credit account is issued by Synchrony Bank. Won every race until the end when she lost her life while performing what she loved. By Reviewer and out of Shenanigans, she was bred by She was foaled in 1972 at Claiborne Farm, near Paris, Kentucky. Pinterest. Her jockey, Jacinto Vasquez, gives her all the credit for the amazing set of victories by saying “Ruffian sets her own pace and gets there on her own.” The racing world forever changed that day the great Ruffian broke down. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. Ships from and sold by Ridgeline Books and Media. She was immediately sent into emergency recovery surgery that lasted nearly three hours. Hello, my name is Ruffian, and this is my story. Sports Illustrated journalist Bill Nack recalls, “ She looked like a black swan… I’ve seen a lot of fillies over the years, but nobody ever had her charisma, her presence, and the unbelievable gift of speed.”, With that gift of speed she became ad powerhouse in the racing world, winning all of her first 10 starts. As God as my witness, she may even be better than Secretariat. There will never be another filly like Ruffian. 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