Roman closes jockeys’ title race with dead heat

Champion jockey Raddesh Roman yesterday booted home a three-timer, reminding leading rider Tevin Foster that the race for the 2026 title was far from over by closing the 10-race card with a thrilling dead-heat finish aboard 9-1 chance WALK THE PLANK, sharing the event with 8-1 shot GIVING THANKS. Roman, who started the afternoon 12 winners behind Foster, won the opening event astride 3-1 shot UNRULY DON before losing a stretch duel aboard MARGARITA to RUNAWAY STAR, lodging an unsuccessful jockey’s objection against his rival, who appeared to have taken his ground.