Homeboykris
| Homeboykris | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Roman Ruler |
| Grandsire | Fusaichi Pegasus |
| Dam | One Last Salute |
| Damsire | Salutely |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | February 13, 2007 Maryland |
| Died | May 21, 2016 (aged 9) Pimlico Race Course Baltimore, Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Dark Hollow Farm and William Paca Beatson |
| Owner | Lazzinnaro, Louis and Bulger, et al |
| Trainer | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. |
| Earnings | US$1,385,143 |
| Major wins | |
| Champagne Stakes (2009) Preakness Stakes Day (2016) *died shortly after winning the first race* | |
Homeboykris (foaled February 13, 2007, died May 21, 2016) was a racehorse bred in Maryland in the United States. A son of Roman Ruler, he was purchased privately by a group headed by restaurateur Louis Lazzinnaro and included Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre and turned over to Richard Dutrow, Jr. for training. Lazzinnaro purchased Homeboykris from Brenda Tabraue after he broke his maiden at Calder Race Course. Dutrow is known for conditioning the Dual Classic winner Big Brown.
Homeboykris was one of three winners from as many starters out of stakes-place winner One Last Salute, by Salutely. His sire was Roman Ruler, a son of Mr. Prospector. Homeboykris's most important win was the 2009 Grade I Champagne Stakes, which he won by 1 1/2 lengths over Discreetly Mine in stakes record time.
Homeboykris died May 21, 2016 while going back to his barn after winning the first race of the day during the 2016 Preakness Stakes card. According to ESPN, the cause of death may be from cardiovascular complications.