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Group 1 winner · 2026 Global season
Official Rating103U. S. S. Valor
2yo Colt by War Of Will×Spangled Banner
Official Rating103

Group 1 record 2026

2026 Global season
1Win
0Placed
1Recorded G1 result
€277kPrize money
Recorded results are the Group 1 wins and placings in this database. Unplaced runs are not recorded, so no win rate is shown. Prize money is what the horse earned in these results; it stays empty where a prize is not on file.

Group 1 performance 2026

1 win · 0 places
Trainer / Jockey / Track
Champagne Stakes1609 metres · US$500,0001stClaude McGaughey IIIManuel Franco03.10.2026Belmont at AqueductPrize money €276,784Race detailsWatch

Total Group 1 career

Group 1 since 2026 · 1 win · 0 places
Trainer / Jockey / Track
20261 win · 0 places
Champagne Stakes1609 metres · US$500,0001stClaude McGaughey IIIManuel Franco03.10.2026Belmont at AqueductPrize money €276,784Race detailsWatch

Group 1 video record

1 race on film
Champagne StakesU. S. S. Valor · Manuel FrancoRace details →

Pedigree

As of race day 03.10.26
U. S. S. Valor
War Of WillSire
Spangled BannerDamby Tiz Wonderful
DamSpangled Banner

U. S. S. Valor is out of Spangled Banner (Tiz Wonderful), a winner, and is a half-brother to the Grade 1-placed Expressman (Liam's Map).

Second damEastern Ruckus

Second dam Eastern Ruckus (Eastern Echo).

Third damAndrea Ruckus

Third dam Andrea Ruckus (Bold Ruckus).

Wider family

A half-sister to Spangled Banner is the dam of Curalina (Curlin), a triple Grade 1 winner.

Next generation

Spangled Banner has a colt by Mitole born this year and was covered by Tiz the Law for 2027.

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Official Rating

at the time of each Group 1 run
Latest recorded rating10303.10.26
Highest recorded rating10303.10.26
Recorded ratings

Only one rating recorded.

SeasonSeason bestLast recorded
202610303.10.26 · Champagne Stakes10303.10.26

Recorded values at the dates shown. The last entry is not a season-end rating.

Connections

TrainerClaude McGaughey IIIProfile →
OwnerTeam Valor International LLCProfile →
BreederTeam Valor InternationalProfile →
Group 1 jockeys
1Manuel Franco1 ride · 1 win

Achievements

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