It’s hard to imagine that a 9-year-old mare with only $85,004 in career earnings could be a record-holder in the sport, but it’s possible with Romantic Jewel.

The daughter of First Dude was involved in a dead-heat for the win in her latest effort at Mountaineer Park, her fifth career victory and first since April 21 of 2024. But a closer check of her record shows that she’s finished second a mind-boggling 23 times.