4 out of 5 stars ****
A mare who wins every race in which she participates and sets records at every track, Ruffian is far and away the best filly to grace the sport of horse racing. All ten of her races are against other mares; so the stage is set for her to prove to the "Sport of Kings" enthusiasts that she can beat the best male stud, Foolish Pleasure, winner of the Kentucky Derby. The match race is set and the sport reaps the rewards of a packed stadium to view the spectacle. What the fans witness is one of the most remarkable competitions that leaves a lasting, unexpected memory in the history of such a demanding sport.
This story is so much more than a sporting event. It is the human experience of love many have for excellence, grace, and beauty regardless of species. In this way, Jane Schwartz touches the soul that spiritually connects people. Readers are right there with the characters, who are unique in their own right. This true story evokes the sublime with sudden tragedy that transports human sympathies to depths no one thought capable of feeling. It is peculiar that people's desire to pit these two magnificent animals against each other in this contest is for their own foolish pleasure.
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