ROMAN LADY COMES THROUGH FOR BETTORS IN DEBUT AT GGF
Roman Lady, a half-sister to millionaire multiple stakes-winner Bold Chieftain, made a winning career debut at Golden Gate Fields Thursday.
Pounded down to 1-to-2 odds by the handicappers, Roman Lady rallied from last in a field of five to defeat 25-to-1 long shot Tapit So Lightly by 1 1/2 lengths in a six-furlong maiden allowance sprint for 3-year-old fillies.
Roman Lady, ridden by Frank Alvarado, was timed in 1:12.09 and paid $3.00. A Kentucky-bred filly by Roman Ruler, Roman Lady is out of the dam Hooked on Music. Roman Lady is trained by William J. Morey, Jr., who last Saturday captured the $500,000 Sunshine Millions Classic at Santa Anita with the 7-year-old horse Bold Chieftain.
Roman Lady is owned in partnership by Dwaine Hall, Ken Robinson and the Morey Family Trust. Hall and Robinson are part owners of Bold Chieftain.
SNOW DAY CANCELLED -- Due to the forecast for inclement weather, Golden Gate Fields officials announced Thursday that the Snow Day promotion scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled. Rain or shine, the track will present a nine-race program. Post time is 12:45 p.m.
11:15 A.M. POST TIME SUNDAY -- Golden Gate Fields has scheduled a special post time of 11:15 a.m. for Sunday’s eight-race card. The early starting time will allow fans to enjoy a day of racing and still get home in time for the kickoff of the Super Bowl.