Exciting young stallion Victor Ludorum sired his first winner when Viva La Skids landed the Prix Royal Hampton on debut over six furlongs at Saint-Cloud on Monday, 1 May.
Settled in mid-division, Viva La Skids travelled strongly throughout the contest and found plenty when asked for an effort inside the final two furlongs, staying on well to win by a neck. Trainer Adam West stated after the race that she would be aimed at the G3 Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot.
🏆 First 2yo winner by #VictorLudorum !
— Haras d'Etreham (@Haras_d_Etreham) May 1, 2025
VIVA LA SKIDS wins in good style in the Prix Royal Hampton over 1200m at Saint-Cloud, coming from behind with a strong finish in the final straight. Congratulations to her connections! 💥 pic.twitter.com/DdzP4kcA2r
Bred by Ecurie Biraben and A. Gilbert, Viva La Skids is out of the winning Teofilo mare Attractive Lady, a half-sister to G1 winner Desert Blanc and Listed winner Lumiere Noire.
Victor Ludorum was unbeaten as a two-year-old, winning the G1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere on his third start. He went on to Classic glory at three, winning the G1 Poule d’Essai des Poulains.
He stands at Haras d’Etreham for a fee of €15,000, Oct 1, SLF.
