Maybe second only to Secretariat is the legend of Ruffian, the filly who won every race while setting new track records until her fateful match race with Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure. She was winning when she faltered. They did everything they could, but were unable to save the great mare. They buried her in the infield at Belmont Park with her nose pointed toward the finish line.
Some said Ruffian was the greatest horse that ever raced, greater even than Secretariat. I've heard it said that she was in the lead at every call of every race she ever finished. Now, with Belmont Park in the process of renovations, her remains were carefully removed and she's now been returned home to her birthplace at Claiborne Farms in Kentucky.
Ruffian is a legend whose accomplishments have not faded with time. I think I need to go visit Claiborne Farm one day.
Article: NYRA Relocates Remains of Ruffian to Claiborne Farms
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