Josef Váňa snr has recently aroused considerable speculation about whether he is going to ride in the 2016 Velka Pardubicka. He has hinted to the popular press that Rabbit Hawk Wing might be a suitable partner for him. This horse finished second in the Labe Stakes at the 2015 Velka Pardubicka meeting, ridden by Josef Váňa jnr.

Josef Váňa jnr has expressed his opinion that his father just might ride in the race, but that Zarif might be a more suitable ride for him. Zarif finished 3rd in the 2015 race, ridden by Josef Bartoš. Both Zarif and Rabbit Hawk Wing are trained by Josef Váňa snr.

Josef Váňa snr’s most recent ride in a race was when he finished well beaten on Tiumen in VP 2014.