Romeo, 1973 by TV Lark

ckaye · Postby **ckaye** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:24 pm

Can anyone tell me anything about this stallion? Photos?

He seems to have been a useful runner and produced rather durable. He is in my filly's pedigree (http://www.pedigreequery.com/score+to+win) and I would love to learn more about him.

jellac · Postby **jellac** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:53 am

His son, Big Pistol, was a leading stallion in Arkansas breeding for years.

Barcaldine · Postby **Barcaldine** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:30 am

He stood at Rancho Jonata in Buellton, CA for the majority of his stud career after beginning at his birthplace, Hamburg Place (Preston Madden) in Kentucky. He was known as a bad-mannered horse who threw tough, sound middle distance types, much like himself. Never a "flash" stallion he was a good bread and butter type horse for the home breeder who wasnt overly concerned about a challengind temperament.

ckaye · Postby **ckaye** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:55 am

Interesting! Thanks for the info. Any idea where I might be able to find a photo?

ct2346 · Postby **ct2346** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:23 pm

re the picture - the best I can suggest for you is to search youtube under 1976 travers. There is a shitty replay, but he is there in all of his glory for you to see.

Jorge · Postby **Jorge** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:49 pm

ROMEO (Bay H 1973) http://www.pedigreequery.com/romeo

Hmmm, interesting his second place finish in the Travers Stakes.
I confess I was more aware of Gallant Romeo than Romeo but hey, this one was a very good runner! Thanks for bringing up this case.