United States of America
Churchill Downs · 04.05.24
Watch the raceDerby City Distaff Stakes
3rdFlying Connection4yo by Nyquist × Free Flying SoulUS$100,000
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PurseUS$1,000,000
To the winnerUS$630,000
Distance1408 metres
SurfaceDirt · Sloppy
Conditions4up f/m
Runners10
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10 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 04.05.24Vahva
Gun RunnerSire
Holiday SoireeDamby Harlan's Holiday
DamHoliday Soiree
Vahva is out of Holiday Soiree (Harlan's Holiday), winner of the Listed Shine Again S. and Grade 1-placed, which makes her a half-sister to the Listed-placed Signal From Noise (Arrogate).
Second damTry to Remember
Second dam Try to Remember (Include) won four races and was Listed-placed. She also produced Marquee Prince (Cairo Prince), a Listed winner in the US and Grade 3-placed.
Third damCasanova Striker
Third dam Casanova Striker (Smart Strike) has eight winners. Besides Try to Remember they include the Listed winners in the US Ciguaraya (Latent Heat), Silver Time (Indian Charlie), Midnight Soiree (Include) and Fuerteventura (Summer Front), the last of them also placed at Grade 3 level.
Next generation
Holiday Soiree has a two-year-old filly Ahavah (City of Light), a yearling filly by Nyquist and a filly foal by City of Light.
Connections
Vahva in 2024
2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Ballerina Stakes1408 metres · US$500,0013rdCherie DeVauxIrad Ortiz Jr24.08.2024SaratogaPrize money €43,934Race detailsWatch
Madison Stakes1408 metres · US$600,0002ndCherie DeVauxIrad Ortiz Jr06.04.2024KeenelandPrize money €105,442Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MatareyaPioneerof The Nile × Innovative Idea | Brad H CoxFlavien Prat | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2022 | ObligatoryCurlin × Uno Duo | William MottJose L Ortiz | Juddmonte FarmJuddmonte Farms Inc | ||
| 2021 | GamineInto Mischief × Peggy Jane | Bob BaffertJohn R Velazquez | Michael Lund PetersenGrace Thoroughbred Holdings LLC | ||
| 2020 | Bell's the OneMajesticperfection × Street Mate | Neil L PessinCorey Lanerie | Lothenbach StablesBret Jones |
History since 1987
Derby City Distaff Stakes38Editions since 1987
0Multiple winners
100%Won by fillies or mares38 of 38 · 20 of the last 20
1:20.44Fastest winning timeGroupie Doll · 2012
Record holders
Most wins since 19871Pat DayJockey · 1989, 1990, 1991, 2001, 2004 …7 wins
2Bob BaffertTrainer · 2006, 2014, 20213 wins
3JuddmonteOwner · 2003, 2017, 20223 wins
4Into MischiefSire · 2019, 20212 wins
5JuddmonteBreeder · 2003, 20222 wins
All 38 winners since 1987
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Vahva Gun Runner | Cherie DeVaux Irad Ortiz Jr | Belladonna Racing, Edward J. Hudson Jr., West Point Thoroughbreds, LBD Stable, Nice Guys Stables, Manganaro Bloodstock, Runnels Racing, Steve Hornstock & Twin Brook Stables Woodford Thoroughbreds | 2.75 |
| 2023 | Matareya Pioneerof The Nile | Brad Cox Flavien Prat | Godolphin Godolphin | 6.00 |
| 2022 | Obligatory Curlin | Bill Mott Jose L Ortiz | Juddmonte Juddmonte | 4.80 |
| 2021 | Gamine Into Mischief | Bob Baffert John R Velazquez | Michael Lund Petersen Grace Thoroughbred Holdings LLC | 1.20 |
| 2020 | Bell's The One Majesticperfection | Neil L Pessin Corey Lanerie | Lothenbach Stables Bret Jones | 5.00 |
| 2019 | Mia Mischief Into Mischief | Steve Asmussen Ricardo Santana Jr. | Bill & Corine Heiligbrodt, Heider Family Stables, Madaket Stables Spendthrift Farm | 13.00 |
| 2018 | American Gal Concord Point | Simon Callaghan Jose L Ortiz | Kaleem Shah Kaleem Shah, Inc | 3.75 |
| 2017 | Paulassilverlining Ghostzapper | Chad C Brown Jose L Ortiz | Juddmonte Vince Scuderi | 3.80 |
| 2016 | Taris Flatter | Simon Callaghan Flavien Prat | Coolmore Group Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider | 3.50 |
| 2015 | Dame Dorothy Bernardini | Todd Pletcher Javier Castellano | Bobby Flay Derry Meeting Farm | 5.50 |
| 2014 | Midnight Lucky Midnight Lute | Bob Baffert Rosie Napravnik | Karl Watson, Mike Pegram & Paul Weitman C Kidder, J K Griggs & Linda Griggs | 2.60 |
| 2013 | Aubby K Street Sense | Ralph E. Nicks Edgar Prado | James C. Spence James C. Spence | 4.60 |
| 2012 | Groupie Doll Bowman's Band | William Bradley Rajiv Maragh | Fred F. & William B. Bradley, Carl Hurst & Brent Burns Fred F. Bradley & William Bradley | 4.00 |
| 2011 | Sassy Image Broken Vow | Dale Romans Robby Albarado | Jerry Romans J C Davis Farm Inc | 17.00 |
| 2010 | Mona de Momma Speightstown | John W. Sadler Joel Rosario | Michael Talla Kim Nardelli, Rodney Nardelli, R.C.Durr & Dr. Michael Spirito | 9.60 |
| 2009 | Informed Decision Monarchos | Jonathan Sheppard Julien Leparoux | Augustin Stable Charles Kidder, Ben Kidder, Nancy Cole | 4.20 |
| 2008 | Intangaroo Orientate | Gary Sherlock Alonso Quinonez | Tom Grether Farms Pollock Farms & Taylor Made Farm Inc | 15.00 |
| 2007 | Hystericalady Distorted Humor | Jerry Hollendorfer Rafael Bejarano | Rancho San Miguel, Tom Clark, George Todaro & Jerry Hollendorfer Abbott Properties | 9.00 |
| 2006 | Pussycat Doll Real Quiet | Bob Baffert Garrett Gomez | Michael E. Pegram Michael E. Pegram | 5.00 |
| 2005 | My Trusty Cat Tale Of The Cat | David R. Vance Javier Castellano | Carl E. Pollard Vintage Racing | 11.00 |
| 2004 | Mayo On the Side French Deputy | Carl Nafzger Pat Day | Lothenbach Stable Robert Lothenbach | 6.50 |
| 2003 | Sightseek Distant View | Robert Frankel Jerry Bailey | Juddmonte Juddmonte | 1.80 |
| 2002 | Celtic Melody Mr Greeley | James A. Jerkens Mark Guidry | Vinery Stables Kip Elser & Betz Farm Inc | 8.00 |
| 2001 | Dream Supreme Seeking The Gold | Bill Mott Pat Day | Kinsman Stable Kinsman Farm | 2.50 |
| 2000 | Ruby Surprise Farma Way | Robert E. Holthus Joseph C. Judice | James T. Hines Jr. William F Morgan | |
| 1999 | Zuppardo Ardo Zuppardo's Prince | Bobby C. Barnett Shane Sellers | John A. Franks Val C Murrell | |
| 1998 | Colonial Minstrel Pleasant Colony | Mark A. Hennig John R Velazquez | Edward P. Evans M Hennig | |
| 1997 | Capote Belle Capote | Daniel C. Peitz John R Velazquez | Lawana & Robert Low Frances A. Genter Stable, Inc. | 2.00 |
| 1996 | In Conference Dayjur | Claude R. McGaughey III Mike E Smith | Ogden Mills Phipps Ogden Mills Phipps (owner-breeder, KY) | 10.00 |
| 1995 | Laura's Pistolette Big Pistol | Murray W. Johnson Corey Nakatani | Jack Smith Ned & Bartow Jones Partnership | |
| 1994 | Roamin Rachel Mining | Claude R. McGaughey III Mike E Smith | Tri Honors Stables Glencrest Farm | |
| 1993 | Court Hostess Sovereign Dancer | Neil J. Howard Chris McCarron | William S. Kilroy W. S. Kilroy | |
| 1992 | Ifyoucouldseemenow Tunerup | Brian A. Mayberry Craig Perret | Jan, Mace & Samantha Siegel Norman E. Casse | |
| 1991 | Illeria Stop The Music | Michael J. Doyle Pat Day | Eaton Hall Farm Eaton Hall Farm (Ontario) | |
| 1990 | Medicine Woman Dr Blum | George R. Arnold II Pat Day | Alex Campbell Jr. & Glencrest Farm | 2.50 |
| 1989 | Sunshine Always Arts And Letters | Ernest P. Retamoza Sr. Pat Day | Jane Martin John W. Galbreath | |
| 1988 | Le l'Argent What A Pleasure | Philip M. Hauswald Pat Day | Fares Farm Gerald Benowitz | |
| 1987 | Lazer Show Apalachee | Donald R. Winfree Pat Day | James Devaney Loyd Jones (Kentucky) | 1.40 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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