Roja (USA) Horse
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Roja is a 4yo dark bay/brown horse from the United States trained by H. Graham Motion. He is by Karakontie out of the mare Redmeansgo and has recorded four wins so far. On 5th Jun 2026 at Saratoga, Roja secured its most notable triumph, taking the $250000.00 Intercontinental Stakes. The animal has proven profitable for bettors, offering a 55% return on investment for those who backed it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga 05-Jun-26 1106m FIRM R8 Intercontinental Stakes (Stakes) $157,500 (of $250,000) 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 ) 1.30L See full results | I O Jr 55.3kg | 1 (9) |
| Churchill Downs 30-Apr-26 1006m R7 Race 7 $84,420 (of $134,000) 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) $63,000 (of $100,000) 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) $20,000 (of $100,000) 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) |
| Laurel Park 26-May-25 1110m GOOD R1 Md $29,610 (of $47,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:01.940, SP: 2.25 Rail bid, driving 1st Roja ( J Rodriguez 118 ) 2nd Somnium ( J Toledo 118 ) 4.25L 3rd Town Light ( V R Carrasco 118 ) 4.30L See full results | J Rodriguez 53.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Keeneland 12-Apr-25 1410m GOOD R8 Md $1,375 (of $110,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:23.400, SP: 11.00 tracked two wide early on, shifted out to chase in the four path around the turn, then got floated to the six path into the lane and faded. 1st Overcome Adversity ( J Rosario 120 ) 2nd Snowyte ( L Saez 120 ) 1.75L 3rd Snowyte ( L Saez 120 ) 4.00L 7th Roja ( I O Jr 120 ) 12.75L See full results | I O Jr 54.4kg 12.75L | 7 (9) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 09-Mar-25 1210m FIRM R3 Md $4,505 (of $53,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.690, SP: 11.00 vied for the lead in between rivals, then tracked the leaders two wide by the quarter pole, battled on and finished on even terms for the show award. 1st Hey Cookie ( H J Diaz 120 ) 2nd Fast Market ( S Marin 120 ) 0.00L 3rd Roja ( I O Jr 120 ) 0.00L See full results | I O Jr 54.4kg 0.00L | 3 (9) |