Honor A.P.’s Romeo Game in the Lane to Take Bashford Manor

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The Maryland-bred was 8-1 when the gates opened, but Romeo (Honor A.P.) was not going to let anyone go by him late as he gamely kicked home to win the Bashford Manor Stakes on closing day at Churchill Downs.

Out of the gate well to make it three in a line for the lead with Comport (Collected) and Spice Runner (Gun Runner), Romeo overtook that pair entering the turn and was in command as they hit the top of the lane. Comport made a run at that one in mid-stretch but Romeo would not be denied despite drifting out late. Password (Uncle Mo) would come on late to claim third.

Jockey Xavier Perez was making his first ever start at Churchill Downs, and broke his own maiden of sorts in the race.

The final time of 1:08.61 was a stakes record.

 

Romeo & Xavier Perez win the Bashford Manor Stakes for John Robb! pic.twitter.com/wgRyE7O5ZW

— Churchill Downs (@ChurchillDowns) June 29, 2025

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