Whiteley Jr., Vasquez sue Walt Disney over Ruffian

As I noted, I found it rather self-serving. I simply had no interest in continuing.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Concern

As I noted, I found it rather self-serving. I simply had no interest in continuing.

That's fine. I don't finish every book I start as well. However, I don't vilify everyone involved from a position of weakness. Referring to as accomplished an author as Bill Nack as accepting " blood money " for being involved in this project seems more than unfair to me.

Do you know Mr. Nack in some way?

No, but I've been a long-time fan of his work and was looking forward to reading his biography of Ruffian. However, I found it to read more like his own autobiography. He may well be a fascinating person, but I just not interested in reading about him.

[Indian Charlie]

This discussion is useless. People will think what they think.

Now, the important question I want answered is, why on earth did Padma Lakshmi marry Salman Rushdie!!

[blackthroatedwind]

They've been together forever.

Rushdie used to be a great writer. " Midnight's Children " is a great book.....and " The Moor's Last Sigh " is very good as well.

[Indian Charlie]

yeah, well, still.

i know why she married him, but it's still an injustice, i tell you!

[blackthroatedwind]

It was down to Salman or DrugS.

Only you and I know she made the wrong choice

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

This discussion is useless. People will think what they think.

Now, the important question I want answered is, why on earth did Padma Lakshmi marry Salman Rushdie!!

Because of his great first name?

[ELA]

For fans of this great sport, and for people involved in the industry -- the Ruffian story is part of history. However, it's also part of history for people outside the sport/industry, and yes, in part due to the tragedy. Coming on the heels of Barbaro, this film may get people looking to view the history they saw, heard, etc., back when it was occuring and from whatever perspective the film comes from.

I don't think Ruffian, Barbaro or any of the tragedies are "hands-off" or anything of the like. Tragedy is history. It can spark interest, bring back bad memories, and/or many other things as well.

Eric

Unlike Barbaro's situation that spawned some positives in fundraising, etc., there was nothing beneficial for the industry as a result of Ruffian's demise and many scribes have pointed to her breakdown as the industry's darkest day. Nevertheless, I don't suggest that her story shouldn't be told and there have been a number of well-done documentaries that showcased her extraordinary career. This movie, though, is not only unnecessary but also factually incorrect and inaccurately presented if one is to believe quotes attributed to her trainer, Frank Whiteley, in the legal documents and various interviews. Whiteley is on record as stating that he has no problem with the movie if the facts were properly presented. This man was not interested in personal financial gain, as is evidenced by the fact that one of his terms not agreed upon in negotiations to sell his story was that a portion be donated to thoroughbred charities. I'll go out on a limb here, but my money says that Nack requested no such clause when negotiating his compensation.