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.
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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.
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Add this copy of Ruffian (Thoroughbred Legends, Number 13) to cart. $14.94, good condition, Sold by ZBK Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Woodland Park, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by ECLIPSE PRESS.
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Used book in very good and clean conditions. Minor cosmetic defects may be present. Pages and cover intact. May include library marks notes marks and highlighting. Fast Shipping.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Add this copy of Ruffian Thoroughbred Legends No. 13 to cart. $18.00, very good condition, Sold by HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boston, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Eclipse Press.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7.75"-9.75" tall; Near Fine first edition hardcover in dark green cloth covered boards with sharp tips. Glossy B/W photo of horse affixed to front cover. 157pp text is unread with ribbon marker bound in (as published). Green horseshoe end papers. No names, highlighting, or marks inside. Foxing on the head of page block. Miniscule red ink spot on lower tip of rear board. Displays well in new mylar. No. 13 in the Thoroughbred Legends series. EVEN against the backdrop of the seventies, a decade of equine superstars and Triple Crown winners, Ruffian's story stands out as one of the most poignant of her time. This great black filly, often mistaken for a colt because of her impressive size, soared to record-breaking heights.
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Fine in fine jacket. Size: 6x0x8; NOT an ex library book. 175 pages including the index with ribbon marker. Dust jacket has no chips or tears, price is not clipped.
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The book is very well written and covers Ruffian's career clearly and concisely. It doesn't have the emotional impact of Ruffian:Burning From the Start but it is more accessible and does a better job of assessing her, objectively, as a racehorse. If you are interested in her story you will want this book on your shelves. The photos are a plus
