| 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 |
| 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.
Career
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.
Ruler's next win came on July 4, 2005, in the Dwyer Stakes and on August 7, 2005, he won the 2005 Haskell Invitational.
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.
Death
Roman Ruler died on January 25, 2017.
Stud career
Roman Ruler's descendants include:
| Foaled | Name | Sex | Major Wins |
| 2007 | Rule | c | Monmouth Cup, Sam F. Davis Stakes, Delta Jackpot Stakes |
| 2008 | Ruler on Ice | c | Belmont Stakes |
| 2009 | Homeboykris | c | Champagne Stakes |
| 2011 | Artemis Agrotera | f | Gallant Bloom Handicap, Ballerina Stakes, Frizette Stakes |
| 2014 | Roman Rosso | c | Gran Premio Asociación Latinoamericana de Jockey Clubes e Hipódromos |
Pedigree
| 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
- ^ "Roman Ruler". Equibase. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "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.