Farewell to a Legend: Coronas Leaving You (2005-2025)

The racing and breeding world lost a true icon as Coronas Leaving You passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 20. Announced by Jerome Bellard, Farm Manager of Cox Stallion Station, the stallion collapsed in his stall shortly after being collected, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy on and off the track.

A Champion on the Track

Sired by Corona Cartel and out of the World Champion-producing mare Lil Bit Rusty (Easily Smashed), Coronas Leaving You was bred by Andria Armer and raced under Bob and Jerry Gaston’s ownership. He amassed an impressive $278,358 in earnings with a blazing SI of 103, securing nine wins from just 13 starts, including victories in:

• Firecracker Futurity (G2)
• 6666 Ranch Handicap
• Texas Classic Derby (G1) – Runner-Up
• Finalist in the Texas Classic Futurity (G1)
• Finalist in the Championship at Sunland Park (G1)

A Stallion Who Defined a Generation

Following his remarkable racing career, Coronas Leaving You became one of the industry’s most influential sires. He produced 14 crops, siring $16 million in progeny earnings and 52 black-type horses, including 28 stakes winners. He currently stands among the Top 50 All-Time Leading Sires, with his offspring averaging $28,000 per starter.

His greatest progeny include:

• San Lorenzo SI 105 – $1,010,662 LTE, 2x G1 Futurity Winner
• Open Me A Corona SI 105 – $929,150 LTE, AQHA Racing Champion & G1 Futurity Winner
• Eye Work For You SI 97 – $555,566 LTE, Remington Park Oklahoma Bred Futurity (G1) Winner
• Scoopies Leaving You SI 109 – $329,383 LTE, 17 career wins
• JRS Coronas Shadow SI 109 – $324,629 LTE, multiple Mexico Hi-Point titles

Beyond his own racing legacy, Coronas Leaving You set the stage for future generations, siring influential stallions such as:

• Open Me A Corona – Nearly $3 million in progeny earnings
• RC Me Leaving You – Nearly $1 million in progeny earnings
• San Lorenzo – First foals hitting the track in 2025

His Legacy Lives On

Originally standing at Hart Farms in Louisiana, Coronas Leaving You continued his career under his current owner Bobby D. Cox. While his loss is deeply felt, frozen semen and ICSI will continue to be available, with his 2025 breeding fee set at $3,000.

From his World Champion-producing dam to his own record-breaking progeny, Coronas Leaving You left an undeniable mark on Quarter Horse racing. His influence will be carried forward by his many successful offspring and future generations of runners and sires.

Run free, Coronas Leaving You. Your name will forever be etched in the history books.