Remembering Ruffian Part 1: Perfection 

Ruffian has been gone 40 years now, and there still hasn't been another Filly as Talented or as Fast or as Beautiful as the Greatest Filly in the World, Past, Present or Future. RIP BABY GIRL.

It was never difficult to find Ruffian. At every point of call in every race she ever ran Ruffian was in front, even up to the point her leg snapped in the match race with Foolish Pleasure. Ruffian - 8 stakes races, 8 stakes wins, 8 stakes records, and 39 years later, 7 of those records still stand. Ruffian - the greatest filly of all time.

That match race was so horrific I never watched a horse race live again. Which means I watched no horse races for over thirty years, until reruns were broadcast on RU-vid.

A superb one of a kind courageous filly, we might not ever see another one like her, rest in peace precious girl you will never be forgotten.. Ruffian.❤️

WOW! Thank you for putting this together. As a racing fan, I've always known that Ruffian was one of the best fillies ever, but watching her run in these videos was jaw-dropping, what with all the track and stakes records she smashed, and the easy, dominating fashion she did it. Such a treat and blessing to watch this...thank you!!

People today talk about Zenyatta who was a superstar and elite. But Ruffian was on a whole other level. Not just 1 of the best fillies but one of the greatest horses ever. Arguably top 3 or 4

Thank you for not showing that final race. It's still hard to watch. I love you, Ruffian. Forever, our gift from G-d! You can fly with the angels, now! ❤

the movie is so sad.... i was crying.... great video!

Thank-you to whomever made this video available to the rest of us. Such a beautiful filly, I just saw the video that shows her braking down, and its enough to make a person cry.I believe her sire was a son of Bold Ruler, so she was related to the great late Secratariet.Micheline Kribs. Rolla,Mo. Rest In Peace girl with so many other greats

Been reading up a lot about this filly (I'm from the UK)... you have put together a hell of a video... well done and a great testament to one of the greatest girls to ever race.... 10/10

I love ruffian

Thank you for this..... Ruffian is a great love of mine. I never have found - maybe you know this - shortly after Jim McKay wrote and broadcasted remarks about her death, why she mattered, why we cared and cared so much

what a beautiful horse so sad watching this

your videos are amazing, please continue with the great work. Thanks for posting these about the best filly that has ever lived

I like her far more than Secretariat because she was just as amazing, if not more so and she proved that she didn't have to be a man to be as incredible as the great horses of the past.

.... perhaps it aired on a broadcast of Wide Wide World of Sports (my memory seems to indicate that) the next week-end, I am not sure .... but I have ever since wished I had that quote, word for word - it so touched me - they were healing words

Quite a superbly put together feature... fitting tribute to the great filly... many thanks

Not one of the greatest fillies. The Greatest Filly ever.

I live how not many people do this but people like you who take text time to make videos like these

I loved her

The benchmark in which other great fillies and mares are measured against. Zenyatta, Rachel Alexandra, whoever. All are measured against the achievements and ability that this dynamic filly possessed.

So beautiful, good music, but I know what comes next, and I don't know if I want to cry today. Does it seem like the colts have more press coverage?? I remember the match race. I watched it on t.v. But, even though I was 14,,, it just seems like alot of the general public was not as familiar with her as they were, say, Secretariat, even though she was as great. Did she get the magazine coverages as Sec did???

Its people like you who do her great justice.

Ruffian (April 17, 1972 - July 7, 1975) * Sire: Reviewer * Damsire: Bold Ruler * Dam: Shenanigans * Damsire: Native Dancer * Sex: Filly * Breeders & Owners: Stuart & Barbara Jenney * Trainer: Frank Y. Whiteley Jr. (R.I.P.) * Jockeys: Vincent Bracciale (2 for 2) Jacinto Vasquez (8 for 9) * 11 Starts * 10 Wins * 0 Seconds * 0 Thirds * 1 Did Not Finish * $ 313,428 (Current $ 1,702,056) * 1974 United States Champion 2-Year-Old Filly 🏇 * 1975 United States Triple Tiara Champion 🏇 * 1975 United States Champion 3-Year-Old-Filly 🏇 * Inducted to The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1976 * Number 35 in The Bloodhorse Magazine "Top 100 United States Racehorses of the 20th. Century List" * Top Ranked American Female Racehorse of the 20th. Century * Ruffian Stakes at Belmont Park since 1976 * Ruffian film (2007) * Rest In Peace, Female Champion! 😭We will always remeber you! * Greetings from Venezuela Ruffian (17 de Abril, 1972 - 7 de Julio, 1975) * Padre: Reviewer * Abuelo paterno: Bold Ruler * Madre: Shenanigans * Abuelo materno: Native Dancer * Sexo: Potranca * Criadores & Propietarios: Stuart & Barbara Jenney * Entrenador: Frank Y. Whiteley Jr. (Q.E.P.D.) * Jinetes: Vincent Bracciale (De 2-2) Jacinto Vásquez (De 9-8) * 11 Salidas * 10 Primeros * 0 Segundos * 0 Terceros * 1 No Pizarra * $ 313,428 ($ 1,702,056 actuales) * Campeona Dosañera en Estados Unidos 1974 🏇 * Campeona de la Triple Tiara de Estados Unidos 1975 🏇 * Campeona Tresañera en Estados Unidos 1975 🏇 * Exaltada al Museo Nacional de las Carreras y Salón de la Fama en 1976 * Número 35 en la "Lista de los 100 Mejores Caballos de Carrera del Siglo XX en Estados Unidos" de la Revista The Bloodhorse * Mejor Yegua de Carreras del siglo XX en Estados Unidos * Clásico Ruffian Stakes en Belmont Park desde 1976 * Película "Ruffian" (2007) * ¡Descansa En Paz, Campeona! 😭¡Siempre te recordaremos! * Saludos desde Venezuela

Where did you get the OST from the movie?

What is the name of this music I have been trying to find that for a while

parabuteo78, Hi - I am very impressed with your videos and was hoping that you could help me to get a copy of the soundtrack. I have been searching everywhere and read from your post that you were given a copy. Is there any way you can help me out or at least point me in the right direction? I too love sound track music, and actually just visited the grave of Ruffian last week at Belmont Park. Please help out a fellow fan? ~ ian

wwww i'm lovee this movieee

Simplemente nunca perdió una carrera porque el dia de su accidente ella iba ganando asi de simple la mejor

Wow. Am just finding the great and graceful Ruffian. So, if Bold Ruler sired her, doesn't it make her Secretariat's sister?

Really great job... But I had to say you made some mestakes about her lengts... Everything else is perfect... :-) Video quality is good... Great job, waiting for the next part... :-)

It was very sad that she broke her leg.

@TheCptnSQUASH I watched a clip that was showing the two coming toward the camera, which showed birds flying in front of her. It appeared she spooked hard. There was talk that, perhaps, this lead to her injury. Any thoughts???

U never know when they r going to be great

jockeys dotn use there sticks on her :)