Roy H: key obituary facts
Is Roy H dead? Yes. Roy H died on October 2, 2026, at age 14.
Cause of death: Roy H's cause of death was reported as colic.
What was Roy H known for?
He was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse.
More about Roy H
Born: 22 April 2012.
Gender: male organism.
Father: More Than Ready.
Roy H, the American Thoroughbred racehorse and two-time Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner, died on October 2, 2026, at age 14 from complications of colic.
Foaled on April 22, 2012, the bay gelding did not begin racing until he was three and won only once that season, then went winless at four before emerging at five as one of North America’s leading sprinters. He captured the True North Stakes, Santa Anita Sprint Championship and Breeders’ Cup Sprint in 2017, was named American Champion Sprint Horse for 2017 and 2018, and returned in 2018 to defend his victories in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint and Santa Anita Sprint Championship.
That season also included a second-place finish in the Bing Crosby Stakes and a third in the Dubai Golden Shaheen.