Ruffian (film)
 Ruffian is an American made-for-television movie that tells the story of the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame Champion thoroughbred filly Ruffian who went undefeated until her death after breaking down in a nationally televised match race at Belmont Park on July 6 1975 against the Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure.Made by ESPN Original Entertainment the film is directed by Yves Simoneau and stars Sam Shepard as Ruffian's trainer Frank Whiteley.