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 in the 22nd place in the Top 100 Rankings.
He was also a successful sire, especially in Argentina, where his early death was a great loss to breeders.
Death Roman Ruler died on January 25, 2017.
Stud career Roman Ruler's descendants include:
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 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
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