Because really, she’s perfect.
Ruffian is the best racehorse ever and nobody can ever convince me she’s not.
Geisha
Dam of the legendary Native Dancer, and his full sister Almond Eyes
Died in 1959 while foaling her Polynesian colt Face East
Lookin at Lucky as a stallion
I can’t believe he’s already breeding! I remember him as a lil two year old <3
He was my favorite for the derby the year he ran. He let me down. But he’s so pretty oh my god I love him.
Havre De Grace & Larry Jones by NYhorseracing on Flickr.
Gracie, my girl! <3
Ruffian at the start (top)…
and finish (bottom) of the 1975 Mother Goose Stakes
She set both time and margin of victory records in this race. As of 2011, this was the only of Ruffian’s records ever to be bested (both by Rachel Alexandra in the 2009 Mother Goose)
Gourmet Dinner
Winner of the 2010 Delta Downs Jackpot and runner-up in the 2011 Fountain of Youth Stakes
