クリストフ・スミヨン
Returning to the track in October for the 2006–2007 campaign, under jockey Eric Saint-Martin, Viva Pataca finished fifth in the Sha Tin Trophy then third in the International Cup Trial. With Christophe Soumillon aboard he finished fourth to Pride in December's Hong Kong Cup then in late January ran third in the 2007 Stewards' Cup to winner Armada.