Post by Admin on Jan 12, 2021 19:19:13 GMT
The Basics
Registered Name: Paradise Island
Year of Birth: Y9
Height: 15.3hh
Color: Bay
Gender: Mare
Sire: Foundation
Dam: Foundation
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.
Racing Information
Class: Grade One
Preferences: 7-10F Dual
Leg Type: Front Runner/Preceder
Race Record: 60 28/17/12
Racing Achievements:
Hall Of Fame Inductee
Y12 Triple Tiara Winner
Y11 Best 2yo Filly
Y11 Best Grade Three
Breeding Information
Availability: Private
Number Of Foals: 3
Progeny:
- Tortuga, by Anarchi (Retired, G1)
- Orinthia, by Admiral's Revenge (Active, G2)
- Tropical Fever, by Mourning Passion (Active, M)