Roman_Line_(horse)

Roman Line (horse)

Roman Line (horse)

American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse

Roman Line (foaled 1959) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Trained by Tennessee Wright, the colt won the 1962 Derby Trial Stakes by six lengths at Churchill Downs[1] then in U.S. Triple Crown series finished second by a neck in record time to Decidedly in the Kentucky Derby and third to Greek Money in the Preakness Stakes.

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Roman Line's racing career was cut short by a training injury at Monmouth Park Racetrack on June 11, 1962.[2] Retired to stud duty he met with reasonable success as the sire of a number of race/stakes winners.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "FAVORITE IN MILE a 6-LENGTH VICTOR; Roman Line, $4, Scores on Muddy Track at Louisville --Lee Town is Second". The New York Times. 2 May 1962.
  2. [2]
    "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Google News Archive Search".
  3. [3]
    "Roman Line Offspring".
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