Via Sistina
With this win, Via Sistina now has 4 Group 1 wins this season. The winning margin over Prognosis was 8 lengths. The field numbered 9 runners. The horse is by Fastnet Rock out of Nigh. The winning time was 2m 01.07s.
Australia
Moonee Valley · 26.10.24
Watch the racePurseA$ 5,000,000
To the winnerA$ 3,000,000
Distance2040 metres
Winning time2m 01.07s
SurfaceTurf · Good(3)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners9
Stories of this Result
Via Sistina
James McDonald
James McDonald had already won this race aboard Anamoe (2022) and Romantic Warrior (2023). With this win, the jockey and trainer Chris Waller combined for 5 Group 1 successes this season.
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Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
9 runners · prize money to 10th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thMr Brightside7yo gelding by Bullbars × LilahjayCraig A WilliamsBen, Will & JD Hayes10.3A$ 250,000
7thRoyal Patronage6yo colt by Wootton Bassett × ShaloushkaMichael DeeGai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott12.55A$ 100,000
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Via Sistina in 2024
4 other wins · 1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Champions Stakes2000 metres · A$ 3,000,0001stChris WallerJames McDonald09.11.2024FlemingtonPrize money €1,110,321Race 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 | Romantic WarriorAcclamation × Folk Melody | Danny ShumJames McDonald | Peter Lau Pak FaiCorduff Stud & T. J. Rooney | ||
| 2022 | AnamoeStreet Boss × Anamato | James CummingsJames McDonald | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2021 | State Of RestStarspangledbanner × Repose | Joseph Patrick O'BrienJohn Allen | State Of Rest PartnershipTinnakill Bloodstock Ltd | ||
| 2020 | Sir DragonetCamelot × Sparrow | Ciaron Maher & David EustaceGlen Boss | A Kheir, P Mehrten, J A O'Neill, T R Maddern, Two Hooves, V Kheir, Carty Racing, Mad K Racing, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd, B F Sokolski, S A Lewin, R E Wilson, N A Greenhalgh, C H Madden, B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, D F Degenhardt, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A J Willoughby & B D NettlefoldOrpendale, Wynatt & Chelston |
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