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. The producers used four different geldings in the role of Ruffian. Locations for the 2007 film included Louisiana Downs in Shreveport, Louisiana and Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
as Frank Whiteley
as Bill Nack
as Cassie
as Stuart Janney
as Barbara Janney
as Dan Williams
as Dr. Harthill
as Tony Pappas
as LeRoy Jolley
as Dan Lasater
as Dr. Pendergrast
as Dick Sandler
as Elder Reporter
as Dinny Phipps
as Lucien Laurin
as Jacinto Vásquez
as Vincent Bracciale
as Braulio Baeza
as Jack
as Mike Bell
as Female Sports Reporter #2
as News Reporter
as The Lout
as News Camera Man
as Match Race Fan
as Race Fan
as NYC TV Reporter
as High Class Racetrack Patron
as Reporter / Race Fan
as Saratoga Race Fan
as CBS Exec.
as Howie Whitford
as NYRA President
as News Reporter / Spectator
as Security Guard
as Horse Stable Worker
as Saratoga Bettor
as Saratoga Guy
