After 22 wonderful years at his forever home near Oshawa, Ontario, 32 year-old trotter Roman Knows has passed away at the farm of Gillian and Ron Gilmore who adopted him from OSAS as a 10 year-old.
“Roman brought us all a huge amount of pleasure, from us seniors to the granddaughters, he was a great guy to have around. He has left a huge hole in our lives,” said Gillian who added that Roman’s buddy, Coach (a 22 year-old Standardbred) is a little lost now without his long time companion.
“We are so lucky to have had him in our lives,” she added. “The Standardbred Adoption is doing a good service for these horses, who have worked hard in their early years.”
A son of Meadow Road, Roman Knows won more than $157,000 during his racing career under the care of trainers Jack Darling, and then Ron Waples, Jr. who claimed him at Mohawk in September of 1995.
The photos with this story were provided to OSAS on the occasion of Roman’s 30th birthday two years ago. He was in remarkable condition for his age and the photos also show how he acquired his name.
Photos courtesy Gillian Gilmore