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Originally Posted by Envy
Growing up not far from Louisville...some of those events were epic in my childhood memories. I even got to see Secretariat make his famous 'Run for the Roses' in person at Churchill Downs. 
And Ruffian has always been one of my 'Heros'. She made me believe that I can compete with the boys too! 
Check out this video about her:
It was really great remembering all of this...thanks again! |
Wow, that had to be incredible to live near Churchill Downs, and to see Secretariat's Derby!!! The great memories you must have of visiting the storied racetrack! I wasn't smitten with the horseracing bug til after seeing Sea Biscuit movie. Really showcased the beauty of the sport, and shortly after visited the local racetrack, Canterbury Park, and just really enjoyed watching the incredible horses close-up in the paddock.
Thanks for posting the beautiful Ruffian tribute video! She was/is a remarkable filly, and its very nice to hear you drew incredible inspiration from her. She hails as queen of a growing list of incredibly formidable fillies, including Rags to Riches, Eight Belles(RIP), Rachel Alexandra, and of course, Zenyatta!!! (after I learned photoshopping, I did one of Ruffian with Barbaro in a field, and can post if you'd like) Shortly after I joined this site, when the first C5 member to get a Camaro (a black SS) was asking what he should name it, I suggested Ruffian. She was a black beauty, and it would be great to see her name on license plate, on the back of a shiny black Camaro!
(I'm anxiously waiting on some vanity plates for my new car-had to submit 3 choices, all reference Barbaro)
Have you been following the recently-retired Zenyatta? Here's link to her fan site-
http://www.zenyatta.com/
Have you posting any videos of your Camaro? I would love to hear what it sounds like with the muffler deletes!
Great talking about Great Horses with you!