Via Sistina
With this win, Via Sistina now has 5 Group 1 wins this season. The field numbered 11 runners. The horse is by Fastnet Rock out of Nigh. The win was worth AUD 1,800,000 to the winner. The winning time was 2m 01.86s.
Australia
Flemington · 09.11.24
Watch the racePurseA$ 3,000,000
To the winnerA$ 1,800,000
Distance2000 metres
Winning time2m 01.86s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners11
Stories of this Result
Via Sistina
Chris Waller
Chris Waller had already trained a winner of this race: Atishu (2023). The stable also saddled Atishu (second) in this edition. With this win, the stable closed to within 7 wins of leader Aidan O'Brien.
James McDonald
James McDonald had already won this race aboard Zaaki (2021). With this win, the jockey and trainer Chris Waller combined for 8 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey closed to within two wins of leader Ryan Moore.
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Horse Racing NZ · English commentaryResult
11 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thFuture History7yo gelding by Showcasing × LikelihoodDylan Browne McMonagleCiaron Maher5.21A$ 135,000
7thDeny Knowledge7yo mare by Pride of Dubai × The Paris ShrugDamian LaneAnthony & Sam Freedman6.26A$ 60,000
10thRoyal Champion7yo gelding by Shamardal × Emirates QueenCraig A WilliamsAnthony & Sam Freedman10.76
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Via Sistina in 2024
4 other wins · 1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
W. S. Cox Plate2040 metres · A$ 5,000,0001stChris WallerJames McDonald26.10.2024Moonee ValleyPrize money €1,850,535Race detailsWatch
Turnbull Stakes2000 metres · A$ 750,0001stChris WallerDamian Lane05.10.2024FlemingtonPrize money €277,580Race detailsWatch
Winx Stakes1400 metres · A$ 975,0001stChris WallerKerrin McEvoy24.08.2024RandwickPrize money €357,770Race detailsWatch
Queen Elizabeth Stakes2000 metres · A$ 4,875,0002ndChris WallerJames McDonald13.04.2024RandwickPrize money €524,318Race detailsWatch
Ranvet Stakes2000 metres · A$ 975,0001stChris WallerJames McDonald23.03.2024RosehillPrize money €357,770Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AtishuSavabeel × Posy | Chris WallerJames McDonald | A J A Bosma, Mrs P J Clark, G R Williamson, Mrs C E Young, J B Young, K T Gibbons, D J Pescini, G P Scully, Mrs J P Scully, Dr P H Mitchell, R Satherley, Ms C A Lorre, Ms L T Murphy, R Noble, G F Walling, J C Macdonald, D J Shuker, A Howard, A J Cadigan & J B WilliamsWaikato Stud | ||
| 2022 | ZaakiLeroidesanimaux × Kesara | Annabel NeashamJamie Kah | C E Holt, P J Prendergast, P F Guerra, P D Sidwell, Hirecha Racing, T C Eddy, A J Willoughby, D F Degenhardt, D P Sinn, C B Elkington, G P Carmody, Hon. G J Williamson, D P Hickey, M Etinger, Phil's Dream No.3, M Catalano, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & N M WilsonKirsten Rausing | ||
| 2021 | ZaakiLeroidesanimaux × Kesara | Annabel NeashamJames McDonald | C E Holt, P J Prendergast, P F Guerra, P D Sidwell, Hirecha Racing, T C Eddy, A J Willoughby, D F Degenhardt, D P Sinn, C B Elkington, G P Carmody, Hon. G J Williamson, D P Hickey, M Etinger, Phil's Dream No.3, M Catalano, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & N M WilsonKirsten Rausing | ||
| 2020 | Arcadia QueenPierro × Arcadia | G & A WilliamsLuke Currie | Peters Investments Pty LtdBob and Sandra Peters |
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