Romantic Ruler (AUS) Horse
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Romantic Ruler, a 6yo bay gelding from Australia, is trained by Kath Pinter. He is by Universal Ruler out of Classy Charmer. He has won 2 races in his career. On 3 Sep 2025 at Belmont, he claimed his top win to date, collecting the $30,000 Class One Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot 11-May-26 1000m GOOD 4 R11 3UP 0-71-TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.070 1st In Situ ( H J Nottle ) 2nd Let's Talk ( M L A Ramoly ) 0.14L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting ) 1.18L | J Whiting 1.18L | 3 (8) |
| Belmont 28-Apr-26 1000m SOFT 5 R9 3UP 0-71-TRL, Winning Time: 01:01.710 1st Magnique ( K H Tsang ) 2nd Long Service Leaf ( C J Parnham ) 0.40L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting ) 1.74L | J Whiting 1.74L | 3 (9) |
| Ascot 25-Oct-25 1800m SOFT 5 R4 0MWLY $7,440 (of $40,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:50.670, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 8th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.590 1st Exquisite Taste ( A J H Hayes 55 , Cd 52.5 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 56.5 ) 0.34L 3rd Major Mario ( H M Watson 56.5 ) 0.60L See full results | J Whiting 56.5kg 0.34L | 2 (12) |
| Ascot 11-Oct-25 1600m GOOD 4 R2 0MWLY $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 A Pike 57 ) 2nd Linchpin ( B M 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 RTG 66+ $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 M Parnham 55 ) 2nd Antique Star ( A J H Hayes 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 0.29L 3rd Odinaka ( S F 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 CL1 $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 M 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 CL1 $2,640 (of $30,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.360, SP: 4.20 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.140 1st Barecove Rock ( T K Turner 60 ) 2nd Miss Graphene ( S L 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 CL1 $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 R Azzopardi 58 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 60 ) 3.08L 3rd Let Sparks Fly ( J D 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 T Johnston-porter 59.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Barecove Rock ( T K Turner 59 ) 0.82L 3rd Hot Like Chili ( B M 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 L O'donnell 56 ) 1.86L See full results | J Whiting 58kg | 1 (11) |
| Pinjarra Scarpside 28-May-25 1400m GOOD 4 R5 MDN $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 T 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 M Parnham 57.5 ) 2nd Our Paladin Al ( S D Parnham 57.5 ) 0.74L 3rd Jekyll Island ( J D 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, Winning Time: 01:02.100 1st Admiration Bay ( C L Azzopardi ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting ) 0.79L 3rd Romantic Star ( N Riordan ) 2.51L | J Whiting 0.79L | 2 (4) |
| 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 M Parnham 56.5 ) 2nd Northern Diamond ( S L O'donnell 54.5 ) 2.66L 3rd Gaspardo ( S F 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 R 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 A Pike 58 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 58 ) 0.34L 3rd Star Prophet ( J T 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 T Johnston-porter 58 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 58 ) 0.05L 3rd Spangledstar ( S D 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, Winning Time: 01:00.880 1st Romantic Ruler ( J Whiting 0 ) 2nd Frosty Ale ( J Mcnaught ) 0.46L 3rd Miss Graphene ( S L O'donnell ) 0.83L | J Whiting 0 | 1 (7) |
| 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 J Parnham 57.5 ) 2nd Olivia'smemumma ( J S Whiting 55.5 ) 3.05L 3rd Kings Salute ( B M 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, Winning Time: 01:01.540 1st Chevap ( T K Turner ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( B Parnham 0 ) 0.15L 3rd Rocket Lad ( S D Parnham ) 1.65L | B Parnham 0 0.15L | 2 (5) |
| Belmont 18-Mar-24 1000m GOOD 4 R13 4UP MDN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.900 1st Valdarena ( T K Turner ) 2nd Almaya ( M L A Ramoly ) 0.03L 3rd Godless Storm ( L T Staples ) 0.22L 6th Romantic Ruler ( B Parnham 0 ) 3.29L | B Parnham 0 3.29L | 6 (11) |
| Northam 09-Nov-23 2200m GOOD 4 R2 MDN $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 A Corver 58 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd What Shout ( M J Derrick 56 , Cd 54.5 ) 0.79L 3rd Campfire Jack ( J S Whiting 58 ) 2.54L 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 $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 J Carbery 56 ) 2nd Denzoe ( S F Mcgruddy 56 ) 0.72L 3rd Henry Has Spoken ( V A Corver 56 , Cd 54 ) 1.30L 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 $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 K Turner 56 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( M Poy 58 ) 0.62L 3rd Stay Astern ( N Faithfull 58 ) 1.57L See full results | M Poy 58kg 0.62L | 2 (11) |
| Geraldton 05-Oct-23 1413m GOOD 4 R2 MDN $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 Davis 56 ) 2nd Denzoe ( N Faithfull 56 ) 1.19L 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 46+ (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 A Corver 59 ) 2nd Shakerato ( C J Parnham 58 ) 0.74L 3rd Moon Dog ( J Noske 58 ) 2.99L 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 $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 A Pike 55.5 ) 2nd Desert Sleeve ( Z T Johnston-porter 58 , Cd 55 ) 1.37L 3rd Dark Looks ( P J Carbery 56 ) 1.39L 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 $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 J Derrick 55.5 , Cd 54 ) 2nd Deamber ( J S Whiting 56 ) 0.61L 3rd Malkar Pindari ( H M Watson 56 ) 0.96L 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, Winning Time: 00:56.520 1st Field Of Battle ( J Mcnaught 0 ) 2nd Malkar Pindari ( H M Watson 0 ) 0.07L 3rd Make Mine Super ( L W German 0 ) 0.13L 5th Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 8.36L | C Johnston-porter 0 8.36L | 5 (8) |
| Lark Hill 24-Jul-23 950m SOFT 5 R15 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.220 1st Hemlock Stone ( W A Pike 0 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 0.13L 3rd Candlelight Sherif ( J S Whiting 0 ) 2.61L | C Johnston-porter 0 0.13L | 2 (5) |
| Lark Hill 20-Mar-23 950m GOOD 4 R12 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.180 1st Muchacha Bonita ( B M Parnham 0 ) 2nd Citino ( T K Turner 0 ) 0.72L 3rd Western Impact ( K C Yuill 0 ) 1.02L 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 2YO & 3YO 0MWLY $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 M Gaerth 60 , Cd 57 ) 2nd American Songbook ( S F Mcgruddy 59.5 ) 0.75L 3rd Royal Elite ( B M Parnham 57.5 ) 3.88L 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 $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 F Mcgruddy 57 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 57 ) 0.80L 3rd Alwaysonemore ( T K Turner 57 ) 0.99L See full results | C Johnston-porter 57kg 0.80L | 2 (11) |
| Belmont 06-Feb-23 1200m GOOD 4 R2 MDN $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 C Yuill 55 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 57 ) 6.54L 3rd Slavica ( P J Carbery 55 ) 7.72L See full results | C Johnston-porter 57kg 6.54L | 2 (10) |
| Lark Hill 23-Jan-23 950m GOOD 4 R14 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:57.380 1st Here For Cheques ( N Faithfull 0 ) 2nd Frantic War ( C J Parnham 0 ) 0.72L 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 S Whiting 58 ) 2nd Aramat ( B Banovic-edwards 56 , Cd 54.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Rig A Dig ( P J 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 J Harvey 59 ) 2nd Union Jack ( C L Staples 60 ) 0.04L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 59 ) 0.71L See full results | C Johnston-porter 59kg 0.71L | 3 (4) |
| Lark Hill 25-Jul-22 950m SOFT 7 R4 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:59.080 1st Beach West ( B M Parnham 0 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 0.21L 3rd Salvado ( J S Whiting 0 ) 0.84L | C Johnston-porter 0 0.21L | 2 (9) |
| Lark Hill 11-Jul-22 400m SOFT 5 R1 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:24.790 1st First Contact ( V A Corver 0 ) 2nd Romantic Ruler ( L Campbell 0 ) 0.26L 3rd Coventry Reef ( A Kennedy 0 ) 1.31L | L Campbell 0 0.26L | 2 (9) |
| Lark Hill 21-Mar-22 400m GOOD 4 R2 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:24.750 1st Romantic Ruler ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 2nd Life Of Brian ( C J Parnham 0 ) 0.27L 3rd Magnificent Carat ( L F Warwick 0 ) 0.39L | C Johnston-porter 0 | 1 (7) |