Vatican Storm (AUS) Horse
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About
Vatican Storm, a 3yo bay gelding from Australia trained by Stefan Vahala, is by Playing God out of Amalfi Lass. As a stakes winner with career earnings of $207,680, he is considered an above‑average competitor. On 6 Jun 2026 at Belmont, ridden by Clint Johnston‑Porter, he claimed his biggest victory to date in the $125,000 Raconteur Stakes, beating Hot And High. The horse has been a valuable asset for bettors, delivering an approximate 35% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont 20-Jun-26 1600m GOOD 4 R7 LR BELMONT GUINEAS (of $125,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:37.010, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 14th, 400m 14th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.940 1st Hot And High ( L Fiore 55 ) 2nd Prince Of Dala ( B Parnham 57 ) 0.02L 3rd Herault ( B Gaerth 57 ) 2.23L 13th Vatican Storm ( C Johnston-porter 57 ) 5.20L See full results | C Johnston-porter 57kg 5.20L | 13 (16) |
| Belmont 06-Jun-26 1400m GOOD 4 R8 LR RACONTEUR $68,500 (of $125,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:23.270, SP: 3.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.960 1st Vatican Storm ( C Johnston-porter 55 ) 2nd Hot And High ( L F Fiore 55 ) 0.01L 3rd Lanfranco ( S D Parnham 56 ) 1.47L See full results | C Johnston-porter 55kg | 1 (9) |
| Belmont 23-May-26 1200m GOOD 4 R3 3YO Plate $14,880 (of $80,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.500, SP: 4.80 In-running: 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.920 1st Ourgirlcanrun ( H M Watson 56 ) 2nd Vatican Storm ( C Johnston-porter 58 ) 0.96L 3rd Like Clockwork ( W A Pike 56 ) 1.75L See full results | C Johnston-porter 58kg 0.96L | 2 (10) |
| Ascot 11-May-26 1000m GOOD 4 R9 3UP 0-71-TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.380 1st Vatican Storm ( T Dyson ) 2nd Lieutenant Dunbar ( M L A Ramoly ) 0.23L 3rd Lanfranco ( S D Parnham ) 0.52L | T Dyson | 1 (9) |
| Pinjarra Scarpside 25-Jan-26 1400m GOOD 4 R7 CL3 $16,440 (of $30,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:24.670, SP: 1.55 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.570 1st Vatican Storm ( C Johnston-porter 58 ) 2nd Azena ( H J Nottle 57 , Cd 55 ) 0.20L 3rd Princess In Red ( Z T Johnston-porter 59 , Cd 57 ) 2.95L See full results | C Johnston-porter 58kg | 1 (11) |