Born on March 10, 2012, in Ireland, by Archipenko out of Vinales by Dilshaan the Triple Crown winner in Poland, Va Bank, raced 21 times, claiming 14 victories, including 11 of the most prestigious races in Poland, a Group 2 race in Italy, and two Group 3 races in Germany. His total earnings amount to 569,900 PLN in Poland and 250,100 EUR abroad.
His victories in Poland’s three most important classic races—Ruler Stakes, Derby, and St. Leger—earned him the Triple Crown title and proved that Va Bank is having both speed and stamina ranging from 1,600m to 2,800m. He achieved an official rating of 116 lbs. that is making him the highest-rated Poland-trained horse of the 21st century and the highest official rating among active stallions in Poland.
Va Bank was the track record holder at Służewiec over 2,000m with a time of 2:01.6 until 2023 when beaten in Golejewka Stakes by Anator with a time of exactly 2:00.1.
| ARCHIPENKO | KINGMAMBO | MR. PROSPECTOR |
| MIESQUE | ||
| BOUND | NIJINSKY | |
| SPECIAL | ||
| VINALES | DILSHAAN | DARSHAAN |
| AVILA | ||
| MIRMANDE | KRIS | |
| SECALA |
Physically, Va Bank is well-built, tall, and strong. At four years old, his measurements were 165-186-20 cm.
Va Bank remains one of the best racehorse ever to compete on Polish race tracks. He had an exceptional movement and acceleration. He secured the Triple Crown at Służewiec in spectacular fashion, after a racing career he is a major hope for Polish breeders, standing at Moszna Stud Farm,
In 2020, Va Bank stood at the Strelice Stud in the Czech Republic. Since then, he has been a stallion in Poland for four seasons. Since 2021, he has covered 75 mares, and his first crop of two-year-olds earned him the title of Poland’s Leading Sire of Two-Year-Olds.
Breeding Fees
- Stud Fee: 1,500 EUR, payable upon confirmed pregnancy (by September 30)
- Breeding Service Fee: 450 PLN
- Foaling Assistance Fee: 400 PLN