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Posted: 8/7/2005 7:53:00 PM ET |
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Roman Ruler rules in Haskell Invitational |
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Passing a major test that sparked Breeders’ Cup talk from trainer Bob Baffert, Roman Ruler powered past Sun King with a determined stretch run to earn a 1 1/4-length win in the $1-million Haskell Invitational Handicap (G1) on Sunday at Monmouth Park. |
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The millionaire colt showed no signs of the foot problems that plagued him in the past while giving Baffert his third win in the 1 1/8-mile race. Roman Ruler earned his second-straight graded stakes victory, taking command after rallying three wide in the far turn and winning in 1:49.88 on a fast track. |