Ranked among the top US racehorses of the 20th century, Ruffian (April 17, 1972 - July 7, 1975) was an American champion thoroughbred racehorse who won 10 consecutive races, usually by wide margins. In July 1975, she entered a highly anticipated match race with Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure, in which she broke down. Surgery was attempted but Ruffian reacted poorly while coming out of anesthesia and had to be euthanized. Ruffian was sired by the Phipps family's Bold Ruler stallion, Reviewer, and out of the Native Dancer mare Shenanigans. Nearly black and standing 16.2 hands high as a two-year-old she was often said to be a very imposing juvenile filly and used her size to intimidate her competition. Beautifully depicted and from the Famous Fillies collection by renowned artist Fred Stone. In excellent condition, the piece measures 10 1/4", is numbered and comes in its original box.