Vorda was a bay mare with a white star bred in France by S R L Edy. Her sire, the Kentucky-bred Orpen, raced for the Coolmore Stud, recording his biggest victory in the 1998 Prix Morny. His other progeny have included the South African sprinter War Artist as well as Torrestrella (Poule d'Essai des Pouliches), Blu Constellation (Critérium de Maisons-Laffitte) and Killybegs (Craven Stakes). Vorda is second foal of her dam Velda who had little success as a racehorse in Italy before retiring to become a broodmare. She was a granddaughter of the Oaks d'Italia winner Val d'Erica.
