Ruffian

Here is the story of the exceptional filly, a horse so dominating she was likened to legend. Beginning with her earliest days in Kentucky, the book follows Ruffian at every stage of her career and through the agony of her final hours—venturing behind the scenes of the racing world and exploring the politics and personalities that came together to shape this extraordinary filly's life.

Endorsements

"A colorful story... Ruffian was nothing if not a heartbreaker. Her story, dramatically recounted by Jane Schwartz, epitomizes both the adrenaline-pumping glory and gut-wrenching ruthlessness inherent in the sport of horse racing." — The Washington Post Book World