RUFFIAN filly at workout - Framed Photo - FREE PIN

A Wonderful black and white shot of that exquisite horse RUFFIAN in an early morning workout.

Born in the spring of 1972, Ruffian was one of the greatest fillies the Thoroughbred racing world has ever known. Her size (she was larger than most fillies and as a yearling had a girth greater than Secretariat's at the same age) and her effortless, ground-eating stride made the nearly black daughter of Reviewer (by Bold Ruler) and Shenanigans an imposing figure on the racetrack.

She broke her maiden race the first time out, obliterating the field with a 15-length lead. Ruffian went on to win each one of her next nine races over the course of her two- and three-year-old seasons, making her ten for ten by the time she was to face the colt Foolish Pleasure (1975 Kentucky Derby winner) in one of history's most highly publicized match races.  It was a quintessential battle of the sexes!

Unfortunately, no one would ever know who was the greater horse - Ruffian broke down during the match race, her right foreleg shattered to pieces. She was half a length in front when her leg snapped. Though her chances of survival were incredibly slim, veterinarians operated on the filly throughout the night in the faint hope that they might be able to save her. It was not to be, however. The surgery was a failure, and Ruffian was put down, at only three years of age.  She is buried in the infield at Belmont Park.

The legendary, lightning-fast filly set the thoroughbred racing world afire, and then she was gone....  

This black and white photo is matted and framed in a classic black solid wood frame, which includes a hand-engraved brass plaque with Ruffian's name engraved on it. The frame measures overall 9 1/2 inches by 11 3/4 inches.  Ready to hang on a wall, or display on your desk or fireplace mantel with the attached desk easel.

ADDITIONAL BONUS of a FREE RUFFIAN Horseshoe Pin that is painted in the red and white racing silks colors of Ruffian's stable.

Makes a super gift for any lover of horses.

MINT CONDITION. STILL IN ORIGINAL BOX.