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.
| Roman Line | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Roman |
| Grandsire | Sir Gallahad III |
| Dam | Lurline B. |
| Damsire | Alibhai |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1959 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Dark Bay/Brown |
| Breeder | Duntreath Farm |
| Owner | T. Allie Grissom |
| Trainer | Vester R. Wright |
| Earnings | US$ not found |
| Major wins | |
| Breeders' Futurity (1961) Forerunner Stakes (1962) Derby Trial Stakes (1962) American Classic Race placing: Kentucky Derby 2nd (1962) | |
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]