Roman Ruler (horse)
| Roman Ruler | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Thoroughbred |
| Sire | Fusaichi Pegasus |
| Grandsire | Mr. Prospector |
| Dam | Silvery Swan |
| Damsire | Silver Deputy |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 2002 |
| Died | 2017 |
| Country | USA |
| Color | Dark bay stallion |
| Breeder | Needham/Betz, Liberation Fm & Ashford Stud |
| Owner | Fog City Stable |
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
| Record | 10:5-2-1[1] |
| Earnings | $1,220,800 |
| Major wins | |
| Norfolk Stakes (2004) Best Pal Stakes (2004) Dwyer Stakes (2005) Haskell Invitational (2005) | |
Roman Ruler (March 20, 2002 – January 25, 2017) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the 2005 Haskell Invitational.[1]
Career[edit]
Roman Ruler's first race was on June 19, 2004, at Hollywood Park Racetrack, where he won on his debut. He followed it up with a win at the 2004 Best Pal Stakes on August 15, 2004. He then captured his third win of the year on October 3, 2004, in the Norfolk Stakes.[1][2]
Ruler's next win came on July 4, 2005, in the Dwyer Stakes and on August 7, 2005, he won the 2005 Haskell Invitational.[1]
He finished his career off with a second-place finish in the Goodwood Breeders' Cup Handicap, before retiring. Due to his successful year in 2005, he ranked 22nd place in the Top 100 Rankings.[1]
Death[edit]
Roman Ruler died on January 25, 2017.[3]
Stud career[edit]
Roman Ruler's descendants include:[4]
| Foaled | Name | Sex | Major Wins |
| 2007 | Rule | c | Monmouth Cup, Sam F. Davis Stakes, Delta Jackpot Stakes |
| 2008 | Ruler on Ice | c | Belmont Stakes[2] |
| 2009 | Homeboykris | c | Champagne Stakes[5] |
| 2011 | Artemis Agrotera | f | Gallant Bloom Handicap, Ballerina Stakes, Frizette Stakes[6] |
| 2014 | Roman Rosso | c | Gran Premio Asociación Latinoamericana de Jockey Clubes e Hipódromos |
Pedigree[edit]
| Sire Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) 1997 |
Mr Prospector (USA) 1970 |
Raise a Native | Native Dancer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raise You | |||
| Gold Digger | Nashua | ||
| Sequence | |||
| Angel Fever (JPN) 1990 |
Danzig | Northern Dancer | |
| Pas de Nom | |||
| Rowdy Angel | Halo | ||
| Ramhyde | |||
| Dam Silvery Swan (USA) 1994 |
Silver Deputy (CAN) 1985 |
Deputy Minister | Vice Regent |
| Mint Copy | |||
| Silver Valley | Mr Prospector | ||
| Seven Valleys | |||
| Sociable Duck (USA) 1982 |
Quack | T.V. Lark | |
| Quillon | |||
| Unsociable | Never Bend | ||
| Vassar Grad |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Roman Ruler". Equibase. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Roman Ruler Lords Over Field in Norfolk". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Roman Ruler Dies". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Cosmah (USA)". Racing Post. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Homeboykris Pops in Champagne; Dublin Fizzles". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "New York-Bred Artemis Agrotera Rules Frizette". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Roman Ruler(USA)". JBIS. Retrieved 30 March 2019.