Winning Ponies

The wait is finally over for trainer Dale Romans. The South Louisville native took sole possession of the record for most wins by a trainer in the 143-year-old history of Churchill Downs from Hall of Fame horseman Bill Mott who held the record since June 8, 1986. Born and raised in Louisville and a graduate of Butler High School, Romans grew up on the Churchill Downs backstretch learning his trade from his father, veteran trainer Jerry Romans, who passed away in 2000 – two years after saddling his 211th and final winner at Churchill. Romans took out his trainer’s license in 1986 at age 18 and saddled his first winner at Turfway Park on Feb. 15, 1987. He will give an insight into his long successful career. Taking more looks at the Breeders' Cup results and their impact on year-end awards. We will also look to the $100,000 Grade 3 Cardinal Handicap at Churchill Downs; the $150,000 Artie Shiller Stakes from Aqueduct and Woodbine's $125,000 Frost King Stakes for Juveniles.