Vahva

 (USA)
Country
United States
Foal Date
16-Apr-20
Colour
bay
Sire
Gun Runner
Dam
Holiday Soiree
Prize Money
$2969521
Owners
Belladonna Racing Llc, Hudson, Lynne, Hudson, Jr, Edward J, West Point Thoroughbreds, Twin Brook Stables, Farish, W S, Lbd Stable Llc, Runnels Racing And Manganaro Bloodstock
About

Vahva is a 5yo bred in the United States by Cherie Devaux. It is sired by Gun Runner out of Holiday Soiree. Vahva has won 7 races in its career. On May 5, 2024, at Churchill Downs, Vahva achieved its most notable victory, winning the $579,724 Derby City Distaff S. presented by Kendall-Jackson Winery, a Grade 1 race. It has been a profitable horse for bettors. Backing Vahva throughout its career would have yielded a 21% return on investment.

Race Record
Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Churchill Downs 22-Jun-25 m $189,000 (of $300,000), Winning Time: 01:20.890, SP: 5/2I O Jr 53.5kg1 (9)
Churchill Downs 04-May-25 1408m FIRM R10 (of $590,100), Winning Time: 01:21.760, SP: 9/2 Got through, emptyI O Jr 55.8kg, Cd 0 12.25L7 (10)
Del Mar 03-Nov-24 1408m FIRM R4 (of $511,811), Winning Time: 01:21.590, SP: 19/5 Off rail, no factorI O Jr 56.2kg, Cd 0 7.50L8 (9)
Saratoga 25-Aug-24 1408m FIRM R10 Hcp $50,000 (of $270,669), Winning Time: 0:00.000, SP: 21/20 Roused 2p turn,no kickI O Jr 56.2kg 4.25L3 (7)
Churchill Downs 23-Jun-24 1408m FIRM R7 $157,500 (of $152,067), Winning Time: 01:21.010, SP: 9/20 2w-3p,bid,bumps,cleardI O Jr 55.8kg1 (5)
Churchill Downs 05-May-24 1408m FIRM R6 $630,000 (of $579,724), Winning Time: 01:21.750, SP: 17/10 Bid1/8,lng drv1/16,clrI O Jr 55.8kg1 (10)
Keeneland 07-Apr-24 1408m FIRM R8 $120,000 (of $352,411), Winning Time: 01:23.360, SP: 95/40 3-6p,rally,bid,deniedI O Jr 55.8kg 0.50L2 (8)
Keeneland 22-Oct-23 1408m FIRM R9 $220,500 (of $220,391) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:23.280, SP: 5/2 Coaxd ins,4p upr,edgedJ Velazquez 53.5kg1 (9)
Charles Town 26-Aug-23 1408m FIRM R10 $472,500 (of $457,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:25.010, SP: 7/5 Chase ins,angl 3p,drvgJ Velazquez 53.5kg1 (12)
Belmont Park 09-Jul-23 1307m FIRM R11 $17,500 (of $101,865) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:15.740, SP: 8/1 5w upper, mild kickJ Velazquez 54.4kg 4.00L3 (8)
Churchill Downs 06-May-23 1307m FIRM R2 $80,010 (of $77,216) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:16.030, SP: 2/1 3w,bid 5p1/4,led,duginL Saez 53.5kg1 (14)
Keeneland 07-Apr-23 1307m FIRM (of $65,863), Winning Time: 01:16.740, SP: 7/2 2w-3p,cleard,worn downL Saez 53.5kg 0.50L2 (12)
Fair Grounds 18-Feb-23 1709m FIRM (of $190,500), Winning Time: 01:45.150, SP: 11/1 Tug ins,chsd 2nd,yieldL Saez 55.3kg, Cd 0 10.50L4 (6)
Fair Grounds 26-Dec-22 1673m SYNTHETIC CL (of $53,333), Winning Time: 01:44.030, SP: 11/10 Stumbled start,3w2ndL Saez 55.3kg 8.75L3 (9)
Churchill Downs 26-Nov-22 1408m SYNTHETIC CLMd (of $61,333), Winning Time: 01:23.250, SP: 6/4 3-wide, drew clearL Saez 54kg1 (12)
Saratoga 04-Sep-22 1408m SYNTHETIC CLMd (of $51,333), Winning Time: 01:24.520, SP: 5/1 Bobble st,clear,nailedL Saez 54kg 0.50L2 (8)
Saratoga 24-Jul-22 1207m SYNTHETIC CLMd (of $51,333), Winning Time: 01:12.690, SP: 9/2 Bump after st, 6w 1/4L Saez 54kg, Cd 0 14.00L5 (6)