Ruffian (Thoroughbred Legends, Number 13)

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Summary: Great Account of a Great Filly
Review: I am an avid fan of Ruffian. There aren't too many books actually available about this fabulous filly and this is one of the first in a long time. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Toby interviewed many people involved in the filly's life, so the story was a very personal one. I recommend this book to any Ruffian fan.

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Summary: disappointing ...
Review: If you are looking for a book about this filly buy "Burning from the Start" not this one. The "Legend.." book contains nothing you did not know about her. It is a book about mere facts, nothing new or personal. If you are looking for a book that covers the whole story buy "Burning from ...". I would not buy it again.

Rating:
Summary: disappointing ...
Review: If you are looking for a book about this filly buy "Burning from the Start" not this one. The "Legend.." book contains nothing you did not know about her. It is a book about mere facts, nothing new or personal. If you are looking for a book that covers the whole story buy "Burning from ...". I would not buy it again.

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Summary: Ruffian
Review: Ruffian, a wonderful story of the magnificent and one of the most loved fillies of all time. Her short, but brilliant carear was charmed by win after win, record after record. No filly could match her long solid stride and fast stride. No filly could outdistance her or even challenge her. After winning the New York Filly Triple Crown the fated match race with Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure was on. She broke down and everyone tryed desperatly to saved the courages filly, but her injury was to much and she too much heart and courage to go on. Even in death she is still remembered and worshipped at a champion. She may have died, but her spirit still remains.

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Summary: disappointing
Review: There are very few books about Ruffian, and I had already read and enjoyed "Burning from the Start" by Jane Schwartz. I was hoping for more from this book published many years after Ruffian's death. It is very superficial and does not provide any additional insight into Ruffian's life/career. It would be OK for someone who did not know anything about Ruffian but is disappointing for someone who followed her life/career.

Rating:
Summary: disappointing
Review: There are very few books about Ruffian, and I had already read and enjoyed "Burning from the Start" by Jane Schwartz. I was hoping for more from this book published many years after Ruffian's death. It is very superficial and does not provide any additional insight into Ruffian's life/career. It would be OK for someone who did not know anything about Ruffian but is disappointing for someone who followed her life/career.