all about animals
Tuesday 8 June 2010
Famous Race Horses
Seattle Slew:
Seattle Slew was the first Tripple Crown winner to be purchased in an auction , for the price of 17,500 dollars. The bay Thoroughbred broke his maiden in his first race at Belmont, winning by 5 lengths, with a career of 17 starts and 14 wins. After nearly losing his jokey, Jean Curguet, at the start of the 1977 Kentucky Derby, slew recovered and won the race. 2 weeks later in the Preakness, Seattle Slew ran the fastest opening mile in race's history. after nearly dying of a viral infection at the age of 4, he recovered and returned to the track to defeat Affirmed in the Marlboro Cup.
Ruffian:
There is only word to describe Ruffian, Great. This fearless filly tried her guts out everytime she raced. She captured the hearts of thousand of fans who came to the racetrack specifically to see her. In one of racing's greatest decades, the 70's, Ruffian emerged as a true hero. 
On the fateful day of Ruffian's match race with another legend, Foolish Pleasure, the racing community and fans alike were full of sadness as Ruffian broke down during the race. The match race was one of the biggest races dubbing Boy against Girl porportions and attracting fans who had never watched a horse race.
On the fateful day of Ruffian's match race with another legend, Foolish Pleasure, the racing community and fans alike were full of sadness as Ruffian broke down during the race. The match race was one of the biggest races dubbing Boy against Girl porportions and attracting fans who had never watched a horse race.
Wednesday 2 June 2010
Siamese and Ragdolls
Siamese are the best known breeds that come from Asia. They are described as being "pointed" because of the darker fur on its points (legs-feet-tail-ears-face). kittens of the Siamese have pale coats when the are born and only develop their points as they grow. They have piercing blue eyes.
Ragdolls are a large heavy cat with medium length fur and blue eye
s. They look similar to Siamese except they are much hairier, they have dark points as well. Ragdolls are considered the gentlest of all cats. it relaxes in your arms and goes limp like a toy ragdoll when picked up.
s. They look similar to Siamese except they are much hairier, they have dark points as well. Ragdolls are considered the gentlest of all cats. it relaxes in your arms and goes limp like a toy ragdoll when picked up. 
