Paddock Presence

Description

This poignant black and white image captures Ruffian in her 3-year-old season going to the post for the Coaching Club American Oaks. With regular rider Jacinto Vasquez aboard, the striking/evocative photo portrays the near-black filly in the peak of her athletic conditioning in front of the assembled crowd of thrilled onlookers simply admiring her presence. Ruffian’s impressive victory in the prestigious third jewel of the New York Filly Triple Crown equalling the stakes record of 2:27 4/5 for the daunting 1 1/2-mile distance would prove to be her final career victory, providing a lasting glimpse of what might have been.

Available with the collectible option of being hand-signed by Mr. Vasquez in 8″ x 10″; 11″ x 14″; 16″ x 20″  Photos begin shipping June 20, please allow one additional week shipping for autographed photos.