Romantic Ruler (AUS) Horse

Country

Australia

Foal Date

27-Sep-19

Sex

gelding

Colour

bay

Sire

Universal Ruler

Dam

Classy Charmer

Prize Money

94046

Trainer

Kath Fleming

Owners

Mrs K C Pinter, Miss N M Fleming, Mrs J E Knuckey, A M Pinter & J Spence

About

Romantic Ruler, a 6yo bay gelding from Australia trained by Kath Fleming, is by Universal Ruler out of Classy Charmer. He has secured two career victories. His biggest triumph came on 3rd Sep 2025 at Belmont, where he captured the $30000.00 3yo+ Class 1 Handicap.

Raced At

Belmont • Northam • Pinjarra Scarpside • Pinjarra • Geraldton

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Ascot 25-Oct-25 1800m SOFT 5 R4 3YO+ Rst 0 Met Win-LY Hcp $7,440 (of $40,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:50.670, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 8th, 400m 6th 1st Exquisite Taste ( A J Hayes 55 , Cd 57.5 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 56.5 ) 0.34L 3rd Major Mario ( H Watson 56.5 ) 0.60L See full results	J Whiting 56.5kg 0.34L	2 (12)
Ascot 11-Oct-25 1600m GOOD 4 R2 3YO+ Rst 0 Met Win-LY Hcp $3,520 (of $40,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:36.170, SP: 15.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.510 1st Wembanyama ( W Pike 57 ) 2nd Linchpin ( B Parnham 54 ) 1.24L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 57.5 ) 2.33L See full results	J Whiting 57.5kg 2.33L	3 (11)
Belmont 20-Sep-25 1650m SOFT 5 R7 2YO+ BenchMark 66+ Hcp $1,440 (of $80,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:42.830, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 9th, 400m 11th 1st Decision Maker ( B Parnham 55 ) 2nd Antique Star ( A J Hayes 56.5 , Cd 59.5 ) 0.29L 3rd Odinaka ( S Mcgruddy 58.5 ) 1.82L 7th Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 55 ) 4.48L See full results	J Whiting 55kg 4.48L	7 (12)
Belmont 03-Sep-25 1650m SOFT 5 R7 3YO+ CL1 Hcp $16,440 (of $30,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:42.670, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th 1st Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 60 ) 2nd Decision Maker ( B Parnham 59.5 ) 1.39L 3rd Capable Angel ( L F Fiore 58 ) 1.58L See full results	J Whiting 60	1 (14)
Belmont 13-Aug-25 1650m SOFT 5 R3 3YO+ CL1 Hcp $2,640 (of $30,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.360, SP: 4.20 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Barecove Rock ( T Turner 60 ) 2nd Miss Graphene ( S O'donnell 55 ) 0.87L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 60 ) 1.01L See full results	J Whiting 60 1.01L	3 (11)
Belmont 06-Aug-25 1650m SOFT 5 R6 3YO+ CL1 Hcp $5,580 (of $30,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:43.950, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.710 1st Triple The Chant ( J Azzopardi 58 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 60 ) 3.08L 3rd Let Sparks Fly ( J Valas 55.5 ) 4.72L See full results	J Whiting 60 3.08L	2 (14)
Northam 16-Jul-25 1600m SOFT 5 R7 2YO+ CL1 Hcp $1,170 (of $30,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:38.530, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.440 1st Highland Flair ( Z Johnston-porter 59.5 , Cd 62.5 ) 2nd Barecove Rock ( T Turner 59 ) 0.82L 3rd Hot Like Chili ( B Gaerth 56 ) 1.39L 4th Romantic Ruler ( S O'donnell 60 ) 1.53L See full results	S O'donnell 60 1.53L	4 (11)
Pinjarra Scarpside 19-Jun-25 1500m SOFT 7 R3 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $13,700 (of $25,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:32.830, SP: 3.70 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 5th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.630 1st Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 58 ) 2nd Impressive Jewel ( N Faithfull 56 ) 0.02L 3rd Iff You're Ready ( S O'donnell 56 ) 1.86L See full results	J Whiting 58kg	1 (11)
Pinjarra Scarpside 28-May-25 1400m GOOD 4 R5 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $2,200 (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:23.860, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.460 1st Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter 57.5 ) 2nd Annie Warbucks ( N Faithfull 55.5 ) 1.35L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 58 ) 1.82L See full results	J Whiting 58kg 1.82L	3 (16)
Pinjarra 14-May-25 1300m GOOD 4 R3 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $725 (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:18.280, SP: 13.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.400 1st Fire The Lot ( B Parnham 57.5 ) 2nd Our Paladin Al ( S Parnham 57.5 ) 0.74L 3rd Jekyll Island ( J Valas 58 ) 3.43L 5th Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 58 ) 4.22L See full results	J Whiting 58kg 4.22L	5 (12)
Belmont 14-Apr-25 1000m GOOD 4 R14 4UP MDN-TRL Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:02.100 1st Admiration Bay ( C Azzopardi ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting ) 0.80L 3rd Romantic Star ( N Riordan ) 2.60L	J Whiting 0.80L	2 (6)
Ascot 21-Dec-24 1400m GOOD 4 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $1,950 (of $50,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:24.040, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 10th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.170 1st Tactics ( B Parnham 56.5 ) 2nd Northern Diamond ( S O'donnell 54.5 ) 2.66L 3rd Gaspardo ( S Mcgruddy 56.5 ) 3.60L 4th Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 58 ) 3.60L See full results	J Whiting 58kg 3.60L	4 (16)
Belmont 04-Dec-24 1650m GOOD 4 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $4,650 (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:41.100, SP: 4.60 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.530 1st Latte With Pro ( J Azzopardi 58 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 58 ) 0.42L 3rd Biondo ( J Noske 58 ) 0.46L See full results	J Whiting 58kg 0.42L	2 (14)
Belmont 20-Nov-24 1300m GOOD 4 R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $4,650 (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:18.150, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.820 1st Frappuccino ( W Pike 58 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 58 ) 0.34L 3rd Star Prophet ( J Turner 58 ) 2.74L See full results	J Whiting 58kg 0.34L	2 (16)
Belmont 30-Oct-24 1200m GOOD 4 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $4,650 (of $25,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.500, SP: 81.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.730 1st Cable Rock ( C Johnston-porter 58 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 58 ) 0.05L 3rd Spangledstar ( S Parnham 54 ) 0.31L See full results	J Whiting 58kg 0.05L	2 (12)
Belmont 14-Oct-24 1000m GOOD 4 R15 4UP MDN-TRL Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:00.880 1st Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting ) 2nd Frosty Ale ( J Mcnaught ) 0.50L 3rd Miss Graphene ( S O'donnell ) 0.80L	J Whiting	1 (9)
Pinjarra 10-Apr-24 1200m GOOD 4 R5 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $450 (of $25,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:11.340, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 14th, 400m 12th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.530 1st Richanco ( C Parnham 57.5 ) 2nd Olivia'smemumma ( J Whiting 55.5 ) 3.05L 3rd Kings Salute ( B Parnham 57.5 ) 3.49L 8th Romantic Ruler ( P Harvey 58 ) 7.30L See full results	P Harvey 58kg 7.30L	8 (14)
Belmont 02-Apr-24 1000m GOOD 4 R13 4UP MDN-TRL Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:01.540 1st Chevap ( T Turner ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( B Parnham ) 0.20L 3rd Rocket Lad ( S Parnham ) 1.70L	B Parnham 0.20L	2 (5)
Belmont 18-Mar-24 1000m GOOD 4 R13 4UP MDN-TRL Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:00.900 1st Valdarena ( T Turner ) 2nd Almaya ( L Ramoly ) 0.10L 3rd Godless Storm ( L Staples ) 0.30L 6th Romantic Ruler ( B Parnham 0 ) 3.29L	B Parnham 0 3.29L	6 (11)
Northam 09-Nov-23 2200m GOOD 4 R2 Mdn Set Weight $450 (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:21.980, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.090 1st Sirota ( V Corver 58 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd What Shout ( M Derrick 56 , Cd 54.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Campfire Jack ( J Whiting 58 ) 2.60L 6th Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 58 ) 6.68L See full results	C Johnston-porter 58kg 6.68L	6 (9)
Ascot 25-Oct-23 1800m GOOD 4 R2 Mdn Set Weight $725 (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:50.690, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.020 1st Dark Looks ( P Carbery 56 ) 2nd Denzoe ( S Mcgruddy 56 ) 1.50L 3rd Henry Has Spoken ( V Corver 56 , Cd 54 ) 1.90L 5th Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 58 ) 4.17L See full results	C Johnston-porter 58kg 4.17L	5 (10)
Geraldton 15-Oct-23 1400m GOOD 3 R3 Mdn Set Weight $3,920 (of $20,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:25.950, SP: 8.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.930 1st Bayhara ( T Turner 56 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( M Poy 58 ) 0.62L 3rd Stay Astern ( N Faithfull 58 ) 1.50L See full results	M Poy 58kg 0.62L	2 (11)
Geraldton 05-Oct-23 1413m GOOD 4 R2 Mdn Set Weight $1,820 (of $20,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:28.020, SP: 2.30 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th 1st Thunder Pro ( W R Davis 56 ) 2nd Denzoe ( N Faithfull 56 ) 1.30L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 58 ) 1.61L See full results	C Johnston-porter 58kg 1.61L	3 (10)
York 17-Sep-23 1500m GOOD 4 R3 Mdn Hcp (of $17,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:32.800, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.100 1st Divine Judgement ( V Corver 59 ) 2nd Shakerato ( C Parnham 58 ) 0.80L 3rd Moon Dog ( J Noske 58 ) 3.10L 11th Romantic Ruler ( M Poy 59.5 ) 7.83L See full results	M Poy 59.5kg 7.83L	11 (12)
Northam 07-Sep-23 1300m GOOD 4 R2 Mdn Set Weight $450 (of $25,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:18.880, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.680 1st Buckets Ridge ( W Pike 55.5 ) 2nd Desert Sleeve ( Z Johnston-porter 58 , Cd 55 ) 1.50L 3rd Dark Looks ( P Carbery 56 ) 1.60L 7th Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 58 ) 3.71L See full results	C Johnston-porter 58kg 3.71L	7 (10)
Northam 24-Aug-23 1100m GOOD 4 R2 Mdn Set Weight $450 (of $25,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:03.830, SP: 19.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.660 1st Catch The Red Eye ( M Derrick 55.5 , Cd 54 ) 2nd Deamber ( J Whiting 56 ) 0.50L 3rd Malkar Pindari ( H Watson 56 ) 0.90L 7th Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 58 ) 9.33L See full results	C Johnston-porter 58kg 9.33L	7 (10)
Lark Hill 07-Aug-23 930m SOFT 5 R13 4UPMDN-TRL Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:56.520 1st Field Of Battle ( J Mcnaught 0 ) 2nd Malkar Pindari ( H Watson 0 ) 0.10L 3rd Make Mine Super ( L German 0 ) 0.20L 5th Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 8.36L	C Johnston-porter 0 8.36L	5 (10)
Lark Hill 24-Jul-23 950m SOFT 5 R15 3YMDN-TRL Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:00.220 1st Hemlock Stone ( W Pike 0 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 0.20L 3rd Candlelight Sherif ( J Whiting 0 ) 2.70L	C Johnston-porter 0 0.20L	2 (5)
Lark Hill 20-Mar-23 950m GOOD 4 R12 3YMDN-TRL Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.180 1st Muchacha Bonita ( B Parnham 0 ) 2nd Citino ( T Turner 0 ) 0.80L 3rd Western Impact ( K Yuill 0 ) 1.10L 4th Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 1.57L	C Johnston-porter 0 1.57L	4 (11)
Pinjarra 08-Mar-23 1500m GOOD 4 R1 Rst 0 Met Win-LY Hcp $1,268 (of $32,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:32.280, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.610 1st Laquetta's Gift ( B Gaerth 60 , Cd 57 ) 2nd American Songbook ( S Mcgruddy 59.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Royal Elite ( B Parnham 57.5 ) 4.10L 4th Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 58.5 ) 4.73L See full results	C Johnston-porter 58.5kg 4.73L	4 (5)
Ascot 22-Feb-23 1400m GOOD 4 R2 Mdn Set Weight $4,185 (of $22,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:26.050, SP: 2.40 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.610 1st American Songbook ( S Mcgruddy 57 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 57 ) 0.80L 3rd Alwaysonemore ( T Turner 57 ) 1.00L See full results	C Johnston-porter 57kg 0.80L	2 (11)
Belmont 06-Feb-23 1200m GOOD 4 R2 Mdn Set Weight $4,185 (of $22,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.320, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.290 1st Kings Flirt ( K Yuill 55 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 57 ) 6.54L 3rd Slavica ( P Carbery 55 ) 7.80L See full results	C Johnston-porter 57kg 6.54L	2 (10)
Lark Hill 23-Jan-23 950m GOOD 4 R14 3YMDN-TRL Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.380 1st Here For Cheques ( N Faithfull 0 ) 2nd Frantic War ( C Parnham 0 ) 0.80L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 1.80L	C Johnston-porter 0 1.80L	3 (8)
Northam 25-Aug-22 1400m GOOD 4 R3 MDN $878 (of $22,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:25.040, SP: 1.95 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.990 1st Galarian ( J Whiting 58 ) 2nd Aramat ( B Banovic-edwards 56 , Cd 54.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Rig A Dig ( P Harvey 58 ) 1.70L 4th Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 55.5 ) 1.76L See full results	C Johnston-porter 55.5kg 1.76L	4 (11)
Belmont 10-Aug-22 1400m HEAVY 9 R1 3YO 0MWLY $2,860 (of $32,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:30.300, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:37.690 1st Mojo's Luck ( P Harvey 59 ) 2nd Union Jack ( C Staples 60 ) 0.10L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 59 ) 0.90L See full results	C Johnston-porter 59kg 0.90L	3 (4)
Lark Hill 25-Jul-22 950m SOFT 7 R4 2Y-TRL Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.080 1st Beach West ( B Parnham 0 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 0.20L 3rd Salvado ( J Whiting 0 ) 0.70L	C Johnston-porter 0 0.20L	2 (9)
Lark Hill 11-Jul-22 400m SOFT 5 R1 2Y-TRL Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:24.790 1st First Contact ( V Corver 0 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( L Campbell 0 ) 0.30L 3rd Coventry Reef ( A Kennedy 0 ) 1.30L	L Campbell 0 0.30L	2 (9)
Lark Hill 21-Mar-22 400m GOOD 4 R2 2Y-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:24.750 1st Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 2nd Life Of Brian ( C Parnham 0 ) 0.30L 3rd Magnificent Carat ( L Fiore 0 ) 0.40L	C Johnston-porter 0	1 (7)