Roman Ruler in the Sprint?

austique · Postby **austique** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:12 am

It appears that Bob Baffert is considering the Sprint for Roman Ruler reasoning being that the race will be full of speed and he can close. Comments? I get Imperialism going in the Sprint, but Roman Ruler not so much.

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 11:20 am

hi austique

Clearly Roman Ruler is a nice horse...but I expect that Baffert doesn't particularly want to take on St Liam, Borrego, Rock Hard Ten etc etc etc in the 2005 BC Classic.

Certainly the BC Sprint is an option...and Roman Ruler just might upset the apple cart there...hmmm. I expect that he might have a better chance in the Sprint than in the Classic.

Team Roman Ruler (including trainer Baffert) might feel the same way.

Respectfully

roving boy · Postby **roving boy** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:53 pm

I think Roman Ruler has proved he is not a top 1 1/4 mile horse, so why go in the Classic to run for place money?

The Vosburgh showed a busted up older sprinter division, perhaps the weakest in years. If RR runs 2nd to LITF in the Sprint he loses no luster and in fact probably gains some. If he were to beat LITF......

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 3:51 pm

hi roving boy

You wrote "If RR runs 2nd to LITF in the Sprint he loses no luster and in fact probably gains some. If he were to beat LITF......"

I'll second that...and add, if I may, that if Roman Ruler finishes second to anyone in the Sprint (whether it's LITF or not) that would be quite an accomplishment...and if RR were to win it...WOW...that would certainly add quite a luster to his resume.

Respectfully

louis finochio · Postby **louis finochio** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 5:32 pm

RR is a far better sprinter than a router. Lets see how his connections play their cards. Will they sprint RR or will they route RR.

When I see Baf I will ask him this ?

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 5:36 pm

hi louis finochio

I look forward to hearing whatever insights trainer Baffert will offer you re: Roman Ruler and BC day.

Thanks...best to you.

Respectfully

louis finochio · Postby **louis finochio** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:35 pm

I asked Rudy the groom for Bob and John if RR was going in the sprint or the classic. Rudy said RR is going in the sprint. Baf was busy and I couldnt ask him the ?

Bob and John is over his virus and is doing well again.

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:28 pm

hi louis finochio

Arguably the Sprint is probably the best spot for Roman Ruler. He might perform big...and will add some dimension to the field.

Thanks louis for the info.

Respectfully

siegy · Postby **siegy** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 11:47 pm

[quote="FOS"]hi austique

Clearly Roman Ruler is a nice horse...but I expect that Baffert doesn't particularly want to take on St Liam, Borrego, Rock Hard Ten etc etc etc in the 2005 BC Classic.

Certainly the BC Sprint is an option...and Roman Ruler just might upset the apple cart there...hmmm. I expect that he might have a better chance in the Sprint than in the Classic.

Team Roman Ruler (including trainer Baffert) might feel the same way.

Respectfully
but coming home safly across the finish line, that could be a problem,

i,am waiting to exhale,

Respectfully Siegy,

toadie · Postby **toadie** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:38 pm

I may be way behind, but heard today that Roman Ruler is definite for the sprint.

FOS · Postby **FOS** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:14 pm

hi siegy

Regarding Roman Ruler in the BC Sprint, you wrote "but coming home safly across the finish line, that could be a problem, i,am waiting to exhale,"

You might be correct Siegy...we'll see what happens in 2 1/2 weeks. It could be an interesting Sprint, but I hope that all the runners (including Roman Ruler if he's a go) have a safe trip.

Best to you.

Respectfully