Roy H, a two-time champion sprinter, will be joining the Hall of Champions at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, making him the first to do so since the passing of Funny Cide, Point Given and Go For Gin, after a successful and lucrative racing career.
‣ Roy H, a two-time champion sprinter, will join the Hall of Champions at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington
‣ Roy H was trained by Peter Miller, who became his owner
‣ He retired with a record of 23-10-5-2 and earnings in excess of $3.1 million
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A new addition is coming to the Hall of Champions at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The two-time champion sprinter Roy H, owned by Rockingham Ranch and David Bernsen, will be joining the ranks of other legendary horses such as Funny Cide, Point Given, and Go For Gin. With an impressive career record, including wins in races like the GI Santa Anita Sprint Championship and the GI Breeders’ Cup Sprint, Roy H certainly has earned his place among the greats.
Trainer Peter Miller, who became Roy H’s owner and stable pony, expressed his admiration for the exceptional sprinter, calling him “a once-in-a-lifetime horse.” Miller emphasized Roy H’s dominance in the sprinting world, noting his back-to-back Breeders’ Cup Sprints wins and Eclipse Awards. Despite his retirement, Roy H’s legacy continues to be celebrated in the racing community.
Roy H retired with a remarkable record of 23-10-5-2 and earnings exceeding $3.1 million. His success on the track solidified his reputation as a top sprinter of his generation. Miller fondly remarked, “He was a joy to train and be around–all class, all the time.” Even in retirement, Roy H’s presence in the Hall of Champions will serve as a testament to his extraordinary talent and the impact he had on the world of horse racing.
