Ruffian | search
Click here to view Ruffian news from 60+ newspapers.
Bookmark or Share- Ruffian Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe meaning of RUFFIAN is a brutal person : bully. How to use ruffian in a sentence.
- Ruffian (horse) - WikipediaRuffian (April 17, 1972 – July 7, 1975) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won ten consecutive races, including the Acorn, Mother Goose and Coaching Club American Oaks, then known as the American Triple Tiara.
- Unmatched Legacy: The Tragedy of Ruffian the Racehorse - Wide Open SpacesOn July 6, 1975, Ruffian and Foolish Pleasure broke from the starting gate at Belmont, in front of more than 50,000 spectators, ready to run a mile and a quarter. As usual, Ruffian took the lead, but just before the half-mile mark something went terribly wrong.
- Remembering The Imperial, Elegant Ruffian - America's Best RacingRuffian went on to sweep three more stakes races – the Grade 3 Astoria, Grade 1 Spinaway and Grade 1 Sorority – en route to the Eclipse Award as the leading 2-year-old filly in North America. Every start was eye-opening, but never was her immense will to win more on display than it was in the Sorority.
- Ruffian (KY) - National Museum of Racing and Hall of FameOne of the most brilliant fillies of the 20th century, Ruffian was a two-time Eclipse Award winner and undefeated in 10 career starts until tragically breaking down in a match race with Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure. As a 2-year-old, Ruffian won all five of her races.
More
