Viva Victory (USA)
About
Viva Victory, a 6yo colt from the United States trained by Megan Reust, is by Candy Ride out of Viva Malala. The horse has not yet captured its maiden win, going winless in 23 starts. In its most recent start at Thistledown on September 3, 2025, Samuel Jimenez rode Viva Victory to a third‑place finish, behind the winner Tonight.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thistledown 03-Sep-25 1207m R5 Race 5 $1,180 (of $11,800) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.630, SP: 17.00 stalked the pace along the inside through the turn, swung out to the middle of the racetrack at the top of the stretch and lost ground. | S Jimenez 54kg 14.25L | 3 (6) |
| Thistledown 18-Jul-25 1106m FIRM R6 Race 6 $270 (of $13,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:06.370, SP: 14.00 raced wide and was outrun. | S Jimenez 54kg 16.85L | 6 (6) |
| Thistledown 03-Jul-25 1106m FIRM R4 Race 4 $1,085 (of $15,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.450, SP: 15.00 failed to menace. | R A Perez 54kg 10.00L | 4 (6) |
| Thistledown 08-Jun-25 1207m FIRM R1 Race 1 $2,700 (of $15,100) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:12.920 stalked the early pace, rallied three wide into the stretch, gained a narrow lead before the furlong marker then couldn't handle the winner. | J Tavares 54kg 1.75L | 2 (8) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 12-Jan-25 1307m R1 Race 1 $175 (of $18,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:18.290, SP: 25.00 raced mid pack early, six wide into the upper stretch and lacked a bid. | C Gil 53.5kg 19.00L | 9 (9) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 29-Dec-24 1106m FIRM R3 Race 3 $175 (of $18,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.900, SP: 33.00 was settled early, saved ground on the turn and came three wide off the turn, angled out leaving the furlong marker and improved late. | A Rodriguez 54.4kg 7.25L | 5 (7) |
| Gulfstream 24-Aug-24 1207m FIRM R2 Race 2 $1,610 (of $22,999) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:09.770, SP: 81.00 Off pace2-4p,no threat | D Boraco 56.2kg 21.25L | 4 (6) |
| Gulfstream 03-Aug-24 1408m FIRM R2 Gulfstream race 2 $200 (of $12,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:25.050, SP: 60/1 Rated2p,never threaten | C Lugo 56.2kg 0.15L | 7 (9) |
| Gulfstream 22-Jul-24 1005m FIRM R2 Race 2 $200 (of $22,999) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:58.300, SP: 70/1 Trail5p,never threaten | J Ferrer 56.2kg 8.65L | 8 (9) |
| Gulfstream 06-Jul-24 1207m FIRM R3 Gulfstream race 3 $200 (of $12,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.220, SP: 50/1 No factor, 2wd | C Lugo 56.7kg 0.15L | 6 (7) |
| Gulfstream 01-Jun-24 1106m FIRM R3 Race 3 $200 (of $22,999) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.020, SP: 4/1 2p turn,lackd response | L Reyes 56.7kg 11.00L | 6 (6) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 04-Apr-24 1106m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,330 (of $11,450) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:03.890, SP: 14/1 Btwn,3p,evenly | C Lugo 55.8kg 0.15L | 4 (7) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 21-Mar-24 1307m FIRM R2 Race 2 (of $12,118) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:17.620, SP: 9/1 Svd gnd,outkicked | C Lugo 55.8kg 0.15L | 5 (7) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 22-Feb-24 1408m FIRM R8 Race 8 (of $12,742) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:23.950, SP: 28/1 Svd gnd,evenly | C Lugo 53.5kg 8.50L | 6 (10) |
| Gulfstream 19-Jun-23 1408m FIRM R6 CL $2,310 (of $33,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:24.610 led in the four path early, lost the lead into the turn, was under urging between foes in the three path around the turn, but faded into the lane. | S Leon 56.7kg 7.75L | 4 (6) |
| Gulfstream 15-May-23 1005m GOOD R9 CL (of $51,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:56.250 trailed throughout around the two path. | J M Rios 55.8kg 7.25L | 7 (7) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 16-Apr-22 1609m R6 Race 6 (of $31,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:36.790 showed little. | G Wales 52.6kg 37.30L | 10 (10) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 14-Mar-22 1106m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $36,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:03.820 was settled in the last flight along the inside racing to the turn, shifted out entering the lane but never gained contention. | G Wales 53.5kg 11.75L | 6 (7) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 20-Feb-22 1408m R1 Race 1 $3,500 (of $35,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:24.100 , in touch three wide prompting the pace in the opening stages, shifted inwards on the bend dueling for command between foes but weakened in late stages. | G Wales 53.5kg 1.10L | 3 (6) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 27-Jan-22 1207m R6 Race 6 $3,400 (of $34,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.190 was rated just off the pacesetter three deep between foes in the opening stages, was urged to press the issue in that path racing into the turn, couldn't match the top pair racing into upper stretch and gave way while prevailing for a share. | G Wales 53.5kg 4.85L | 3 (5) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 09-Jan-22 1609m R1 Race 1 (of $27,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:36.670 stalked the early pace, checked just past the quarter pole while racing from the inside and tired. | G Wales 53.5kg 20.75L | 7 (7) |
| Tampa Bay Downs 04-Dec-21 1207m SYNTHETIC CL (of $70,073), Winning Time: 01:10.090, SP: 30/1 Pursuit rail, faded | G Wales 53.5kg, Cd 0 15.25L | 6 (9) |