Roman Ruler (horse)

American thoroughbred racehorse

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]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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.