Hall Of Fame Inductee
Y12 Triple Tiara Winner
Y11 Best 2yo Filly
Y11 Best Grade Three
Sonja is the type of horse that is very tolerant, very well-behaved, but not necessarily a huge fan of humans. She would be happy as could be if she was left out at pasture and never bothered, which means she'll likely be a very happy broodmare coming up. For now, though, she is very willing to do her job, and the staff have rather fallen in love with her in a very short time. Sonja has already proven herself capable of taking on the strongest competition, so her last season racing will likely be a relaxed one for her. At the first sign of fatigue or disinterest, she will be retired. As it stands, though, her competitive streak is still incredibly strong, only getting worked up when other competitors are nearby. She's a veteran, and knows race day well - she tends to start getting antsy in the morning of, though she never gets so bad she can't easily be handled. Overall she's a sweet mare, with the drive and heart of a champion.
Sonja can run as either a front runner or preceder, but will usually take up a preceder position - leaving the task of setting the pace to other horses and allowing her to save some stamina for the home stretch. She gates well, remains calm while waiting for the gates to open, and breaks well. From here, Sonja likes to take up a position behind the front runners where she will sit until her jockey gives her a sign that it is time to make their move. Here, she will display a great deal of speed and power. Pushing hard she will move up the stretch quickly and due to a high level of spirit and heart will be able to deal with any competition. Sonja listens to her jockey, and is very responsive to their commands.In races with no front runners, Sonja is able to adapt to a front-running style. Although she can get a little excitable in this position, she will still listen to her jockey's instructions so is unlikely to go tearing off at such a pace that she will run out of steam before the end of the race. However, when she is ran as a front runner it is always best to put a distance between her and the horses behind her. Sonja is a little on the dominant side around other horses, and has a highly competitive nature. She never gives in when she goes head to head with another horse, and will fight to the very last moment of a race. She has the heart and love of running which make a great racehorse.
Sonja can run as either a front runner or preceder, but will usually take up a preceder position - leaving the task of setting the pace to other horses and allowing her to save some stamina for the home stretch. She gates well, remains calm while waiting for the gates to open, and breaks well. From here, Sonja likes to take up a position behind the front runners where she will sit until her jockey gives her a sign that it is time to make their move. Here, she will display a great deal of speed and power. Pushing hard she will move up the stretch quickly and due to a high level of spirit and heart will be able to deal with any competition. Sonja listens to her jockey, and is very responsive to their commands.In races with no front runners, Sonja is able to adapt to a front-running style. Although she can get a little excitable in this position, she will still listen to her jockey's instructions so is unlikely to go tearing off at such a pace that she will run out of steam before the end of the race. However, when she is ran as a front runner it is always best to put a distance between her and the horses behind her. Sonja is a little on the dominant side around other horses, and has a highly competitive nature. She never gives in when she goes head to head with another horse, and will fight to the very last moment of a race. She has the heart and love of running which make a great racehorse.
PROSPECT SEASON [Y10]
4th in Y10 Prospect Challenge Stakes* |
2 YEAR OLD SEASON [Y11]
1st in Stable Face Off Maiden Dirt* 1st in Magic Millions Fillies' Dirt* 1st in The Youth Challenge* 1st in Lucky Day Futurity 1st in Red Stakes 1st in Letsgetouttahere Stakes 1st in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies* 2nd in Unicorn Horn Juvenile* 2nd in Seaspray Cup Grade Five* 2nd in Autumn Cup Grade Five Dirt* 2nd in Horseshoe Futurity* 2nd in Just A Trot Futurity* 2nd in Gallop To The Gallows Stakes* 3rd in Golden Start Stakes 3rd in Around A Turn Futurity 3rd in Burning Blaze Stakes 3rd in Kindergarten Stakes 3rd in Azalea Cup Fillies* 4th in High Strung Derby 5th in Sapphire Stakes |
3 YEAR OLD RESULTS [Y12]
1st in Jasperie Derby 1st in Alabama Stakes* 1st in Ruffian Handicap* 1st in Oaks Stakes* 1st in Kentucky Oaks* 1st in Acorn Stakes* 1st in Mother Goose Stakes* 1st in Coaching Club American Oaks* 2nd in Unicorn Horn Fillies Dirt* 2nd in Seaspray Cup Grade One* 3rd in Independance Cup* |
4 YEAR OLD RESULTS [Y13]
1st in Stiridan Derby 1st in Oscarianna Stakes 1st in Deadly Desires Memorial Stakes* 1st in Golden Rose Stakes 1st in Anathema Stakes 1st in Lady's Secret Stakes* 1st in The Natural Memorial Stakes* 1st in Independance Cup* 1st in Gold Coast Stakes* 2nd in Unicorn Horn Dirt Mile* 2nd in Spring Cup Grade One Turf* 2nd in Seaspray Cup Grade One* 2nd in Autumn Cup Grade One Dirt* 2nd in Babbling Brook Handicap* 2nd in Man O' War Stakes* 2nd in Black Eyed Susan Stakes* 2nd in Palm Tree Paradise Invitational* 3rd in Sunshine Millions Filly And Mare Turf* 3rd in Stable Face Off Grade One, Two, Three Dirt* 3rd in Summer Cup Grade One Dirt* 3rd in Winter Cup Grade One Turf* 4th in Breeders' Cup Classic* |
5 YEAR OLD RESULTS [Y14]
1st in Striking Motion Stakes
1st in June Turf Stakes
1st in Arlington Millions Stakes*
1st in The Diana*
2nd in Twilight Stakes*
3rd in Unicorn Horn Turf Classic*
3rd in Spring Cup Grade One Dirt*
1st in Striking Motion Stakes
1st in June Turf Stakes
1st in Arlington Millions Stakes*
1st in The Diana*
2nd in Twilight Stakes*
3rd in Unicorn Horn Turf Classic*
3rd in Spring Cup Grade One Dirt*
WORKOUTS
Workouts
Isle Of Stars
Feel The Flames
Back To The Dirt
The Face Off
To Be A Champion
We're Burning Up
Paradise Burns
The Show That Never Ends
Pushing For Victory
Our Lucky Day
Bring Us Luck
Fighting For Paradise
We're Going To Be Great
Formidable
In It To Win It
The Challenge Begins
Execution At Dawn
Pushing To Win
Paradise On Fire
Hit The Dirt
Pushing On
This Is Paradise
Pushing It
On My Way
The Art Of Victory
With Passion
The Way To Glory
Rarity
Outta Here
Striding For Success
Let Me Entertain You
Don't Stop Me Now
Bring It All Back
Warm Rain
Back In Action
Summer Lovin'
Art Of The Ocean
Radioactive
Babbling Paradise
Man O' Paradise
Matt's Legacy
Palm Tree Paradise
Young Blood
Another Day In Paradise
Paradise Is Calling
Classical
Mourn Me Not
A Meeting Of Minds
She's A Hero Alright, But She's The Queen
Paradise Is More Than Dirt
Isle Of Stars
Feel The Flames
Back To The Dirt
The Face Off
To Be A Champion
We're Burning Up
Paradise Burns
The Show That Never Ends
Pushing For Victory
Our Lucky Day
Bring Us Luck
Fighting For Paradise
We're Going To Be Great
Formidable
In It To Win It
The Challenge Begins
Execution At Dawn
Pushing To Win
Paradise On Fire
Hit The Dirt
Pushing On
This Is Paradise
Pushing It
On My Way
The Art Of Victory
With Passion
The Way To Glory
Rarity
Outta Here
Striding For Success
Let Me Entertain You
Don't Stop Me Now
Bring It All Back
Warm Rain
Back In Action
Summer Lovin'
Art Of The Ocean
Radioactive
Babbling Paradise
Man O' Paradise
Matt's Legacy
Palm Tree Paradise
Young Blood
Another Day In Paradise
Paradise Is Calling
Classical
Mourn Me Not
A Meeting Of Minds
She's A Hero Alright, But She's The Queen
Paradise Is More Than Dirt