Jonas K Is Not The Conventional Choice
We get that. But what if we said, that’s exactly why he was purchased to stand in Minnesota. Jonas K offers something different than any of the other trotting stallions in the state. We invite you to take a closer look with us. This read will be worth it.
Jonas K brings fresh bloodlines to MN. You may not have heard of his Swedish-owned World Champion sire, Centurion ATM (SJ’s Caviar). But you should. He broke the world record at just 2 years old in the Peter Haughton Memorial. He went on to have an extremely successful race career until retiring and standing stud at 5. Though he is now standing in the US, Centurion’s owner, the reknowned Tristan Sjoberg, stood him privately in Sweden for a year and bred 2 of his mares to him. Both mares got in foal, had two healthy babies, and both made it to the races. One was a filly and ended up taking a mark of 1:56. The other, was Jonas K— undefeated Grand Circuit-winning and track record-breaking trotter. We’ll take those odds any day.
Centurion ATM had a successful stint in Australia and is a top sire of 2 year olds there. He has since bred many other mares in the US but none are of racing age yet.
Centurion ATM is a full brother to World Champion Triumphant Caviar and a half brother to Prayer Session. Centurion’s dam produced foals amassing almost $3 million in earnings, and that’s not even counting the multiple foals that sold overseas.
Centurion ATM also passes on his “all business” nature. Trainer Ake Svanstedt only realized as he was behind the starting car in Jonas K’s first qualifier, that the colt had never even seen a gate before, nor had he ever been to an actual racetrack. But you never would’ve known. He won his qualifier in 1:58.3 with a 26.4 last quarter on a track labeled only as “good.”
Jonas K’s sensible attitude is most evident however, when in just just second lifetime start, Jonas K beat horses much more experienced than he, breaking the track record at Plainridge and winning on the Grand Circuit stage.
Jonas K’s dam is Crown Classic 1:55 ($85,912), a Muscle Mass full sister to Supergirl Riley 1:51.3 ($461,713) and Muscle Hustle 1:52.2 ($198,568).
So you see, while you might need to trade in a traditional approach to breeding, Jonas K’s credentials are abounding. He brings pedigree, talent, a competitive attitude, and much more to the table.
Standing at Bluff Country Equine in Winona, MN for $1,500. Fee will rise as he becomes a proven stallion.
