1975 - Ruffian vs. Foolish Pleasure - The Great Match Race (CBS Sports) - Part IV

[katnjas]

Thats whats heart breaking, she had never had another horse in front of her so when Foolish Pleasure did get a nose infront, she ran her heart out. It isnt about if you did win, its about whether you think you won. In my world. She won by miles

[wolfsrule100]

WHY OH WHY HER????? I guess it is Gods way of asking for another angel :} i still miss you 36 years later i still miss you :} on this up coming july 5th i will watch all the videos of your greatness. I wish i could have been alivve to see you :} i mean i never saw you and i still miss you! Ruffian R.I.P and in my heart you are the winner i LOVE watching your brave last strides before IT happened you were an amazing filly and you went out with a bang that still rings today. Thank you Ruffian.

[Bloo445]

She was an AMAZING filly!! This race, although, is one of the saddest I've ever seen D':

[Rimfaxe96]

I know this might confuse many ones who read this; but R.I.P. to the great racehorse Go For Wand. Go For Wand was a good filly which leg shattered near the place where Ruffian was buried.

[xxcrystlecityxx]

@Rimfaxe96 they are equally great.... and iknowwwww actually i find this creapy... both filly's were in the lead by a head and both did injuries to their right legs... and Go For Wands leg actually broke EXACTLY when she was racing past were ruffian was burried and like ruffian she kept running...

[TheTzdope]

yea, the owner won't be in good spirits after this one!!

[mshobohorse]

This is 1 of the saddest races I have seen. I wish it didn't have to end like this and she would've won if it didn't.

[lagarto791]

i love ruffian

[terjer01]

I have mixed feelings on this. This is both great and sad, cf1970. Thanks for sharing this very significant moment in sports, let alone horse racing, my friend.

[cf1970]

I agree with you. You are very welcome, and I wish you a Merry Christmas!

[horseyaddicted]

Well,I dont love it becuase she broke down,but it's neat to see some of this footage.

[cf1970]

I get what you mean, and I feel the same way. It's painful to watch, but an important part of racing history that must be seen.

Glad you liked the footage.

[horseyaddicted]

Thank you for understanding. I wrote the comment,then rethought it thinking some people could take it the wrong way.

I've never seen a lot of the footage,it's lovely to seem the immortal Ruffian in the post parade,she looked magnificent.

[bigfred3217]

good work again cf1970 def hard to watch but u are right a VERY important part of sports history too not just racing!!!again thanks

[cf1970]

Thanks for your input. I appreciate your comments.

[horseyaddicted]

Love it!