Via Sistina
With this win, Via Sistina now has 2 Group 1 wins this season. The field numbered 12 runners. The horse is by Fastnet Rock out of Nigh. The win was worth AUD 580,000 to the winner. The winning time was 1m 23.15s.
Australia
Randwick · 24.08.24
Watch the racePurseA$ 975,000
To the winnerA$ 580,000
Distance1400 metres
Winning time1m 23.15s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners12
Stories of this Result
Via Sistina
Chris Waller
Chris Waller had already trained a winner of this race: Fangirl (2023). The stable also saddled Zougotcha (second) in this edition. The stable had come close here before: Princess Grace was second in 2023.
Yu Long Investments
With this win, Yu Long Investments moved to 6 Group 1 wins this season, 9 wins behind leader Coolmore Group in the owners' table. The owner also owned Semana (fourth) in this edition.
Watch the race
Sky Racing · English commentaryResult
12 runners · prize money to 10th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
10thTropical Squall4yo mare by Prized Icon × SquallsAdam HyeronimusGai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott4.3A$ 8,000
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
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
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 | FangirlSebring × Little Surfer Girl | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Ingham RacingIngham Racing | ||
| 2022 | AnamoeStreet Boss × Anamato | James CummingsJames McDonald | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2021 | Mo'ungaSavabeel × Chandelier | Annabel NeashamTommy Berry | Newhaven Park Mo'unga, T R Maddern, M B Lee, K S So, Est A B White, Robrick Lodge, Bowness Stud, Harbour Racing, Dalanna Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Ultra Horse Syndicate, J W Kelly Suffolk Vale & Co, Tfi & Redbank North Pty LtdWaikato Stud (NZ) | ||
| 2020 | Verry ElleegantZed × Opulence | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Jomara Bloodstock Ltd, Ellee, Balmerino Racing Partnership, M Wanzare, T Barry, B Sokolski, A Kheir, K Stocker, Honeycomb Stud, J O'Neill & V KheirJD Goodwin |
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