Roja (USA) Horse
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About
Roja is a 4yo dk b/br from the United States trained by H. Graham Motion. The horse is by Karakontie out of the mare Redmeansgo. So far, Roja has notched five wins in its career. Its most notable victory arrived on 5th Jun 2026 at Saratoga, where it captured the $250000.00 Intercontinental Stakes. Punters have found the animal profitable, and betting on Roja throughout its career would have produced a 54% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Downs 02-Aug-26 1106m R4 Andy Guest Stakes (Stakes) $134,731 (of $213,858) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:02.680, SP: 1.44 set the pace in the two path, waited along the inside around the turn, was cued passing the quarter, edged clear in upper stretch, and held safe. 1st Roja ( M Franco 126 ) 2nd Somnium ( J Toledo 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Lucy Mcgee ( S Marin 124 ) 1.50L See full results | M Franco 57.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Saratoga 05-Jun-26 1106m FIRM R8 Intercontinental Stakes (Stakes) $220,514 (of $350,021) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:00.440, SP: 5.00 broke on top and crossed to show the way from the two path, came under pressure to the outside and cut a swift pace patiently handled until set down near the quarter pole, spun just off the inside into upper stretch, edged away under a drive to the eighth pole, dug in and held well and clear to the finish. 1st Roja ( I O Jr 122 ) 2nd Italian Soiree ( D Davis 122 ) 1.25L 3rd Shoot It True ( J Hernandez 120 ) 0.15L See full results | I O Jr 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 30-Apr-26 1006m R7 Race 7 $117,868 (of $187,092) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:56.140, SP: 1.83 showed the way near the inside, repelled an outer challenger and shook clear in the two path in upper stretch, then held sway from an outer pursuer through the late stages. 1st Roja ( I O Jr 122 ) 2nd Fancy Caber Neigh ( B Curtis 122 ) 1.00L 3rd I'm Mo Joke ( B J Hernandez 122 ) 2.25L See full results | I O Jr 55.3kg | 1 (10) |
| Monmouth Park 13-Jul-25 1110m GOOD R7 Blue Sparkler Stakes (Stakes) $95,765 (of $152,008) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:03.400, SP: 1.80 vied two wide for the lead, dueled on the turn, responded when roused at the top of the lane, kicked clear and was kept to task. 1st Roja ( J Rodriguez 116 ) 2nd Annascaul ( S Marin 116 ) 3.50L 3rd Biscuitwiththeboss ( S Camacho 116 ) 3.00L See full results | J Rodriguez 52.6kg | 1 (7) |
| Laurel Park 16-Jun-25 1110m GOOD R10 Stormy Blues Stakes (Stakes) $30,798 (of $153,988) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:01.740, SP: 2.50 Prssrd ins,rzd clr,gme 1st Gata Brazil ( J Toledo 118 ) 2nd Roja ( V R Carrasco 118 ) 0.05L 3rd Biscuitwiththeboss ( S Russell 118 ) 6.05L See full results | V R Carrasco 53.5kg 0.05L | 2 (9) |