Roman Ruler (March 20, 2002 – January 25, 2017) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the 2005 Haskell Invitational.[1]

Roman Ruler
BreedThoroughbred
SireFusaichi Pegasus
GrandsireMr. Prospector
DamSilvery Swan
DamsireSilver Deputy
SexStallion
Foaled2002
Died2017
CountryUSA
ColorDark bay stallion
BreederNeedham/Betz, Liberation Fm & Ashford Stud
OwnerFog City Stable
TrainerBob Baffert
Record10:5-2-1[1]
Earnings$1,220,800
Major wins
Norfolk Stakes (2004)
Best Pal Stakes (2004)
Dwyer Stakes (2005)
Haskell Invitational (2005)

Career

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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

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Roman Ruler died on January 25, 2017.[3]

Stud career

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Roman Ruler's descendants include:[4]

c = colt, f = filly

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

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Pedigree of Roman Ruler (USA), 2005[7]
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

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Roman Ruler". Equibase. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Roman Ruler Lords Over Field in Norfolk". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Roman Ruler Dies". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Cosmah (USA)". Racing Post. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Homeboykris Pops in Champagne; Dublin Fizzles". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  6. ^ "New York-Bred Artemis Agrotera Rules Frizette". Bloodhorse. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
  7. ^ "Roman Ruler(USA)". JBIS. Retrieved 30 March 2019.