Via Sistina
After the Verry Elleegant Stakes, this was the second Group 1 win of the season for Via Sistina, and the eighth of her career. At seven, the winner is the oldest winner of this race since 2020.
Australia
Rosehill · 22.03.25
Watch the racePurse€ 601,400
To the winner€ 357,800
Distance2000 metres
Winning time2m 02.45s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners6
Stories of this Result
Via Sistina
Chris Waller
Chris Waller had already trained a winner of this race: Verry Elleegant (2021). With this win, the stable leads the 2025 trainers' table on 5 Group 1 wins. The stable also saddled Lindermann (second) in this edition.
James McDonald
With this win, James McDonald and trainer Chris Waller combined for 4 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey had come close here before: Verry Elleegant was second in 2020 and Verry Elleegant was second in 2022.
Yu Long Investments
Yu Long Investments had already owned a winner of this race: Montefilia (2022). With this win, the owner moved to 3 Group 1 wins this season, one win clear at the top of the 2025 owners' table.
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Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
6 runners · prize money to 10th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
3rdFawkner Park6yo gelding by Zoffany × Za'HaraTyler SchillerAnnabel Neasham & Rob Archibald2.09€ 59,200
5thGolden Path5yo gelding by Belardo × Golden DestinationChad SchofieldMick Price & Michael Kent Jnr8€ 13,000
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Via Sistina in 2025
5 other wins · 2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Champions Stakes2000 metres · € 1,850,5001stChris WallerJames McDonald08.11.2025FlemingtonPrize money €1,110,321Race detailsWatch
W. S. Cox Plate2040 metres · € 3,701,1001stChris WallerJames McDonald25.10.2025Moonee ValleyPrize money €2,467,380Race detailsWatch
Turnbull Stakes2000 metres · € 462,6003rdChris WallerJames McDonald04.10.2025FlemingtonPrize money €41,637Race detailsWatch
Makybe Diva Stakes1600 metres · € 462,6003rdChris WallerJames McDonald13.09.2025FlemingtonPrize money €41,637Race detailsWatch
Winx Stakes1400 metres · € 601,4001stChris WallerJames McDonald23.08.2025RandwickPrize money €357,770Race detailsWatch
Queen Elizabeth Stakes2000 metres · € 3,007,1001stChris WallerJames McDonald12.04.2025RandwickPrize money €1,819,693Race detailsWatch
Verry Elleegant Stakes1600 metres · € 601,4001stChris WallerJames McDonald01.03.2025RandwickPrize money €357,770Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Via SistinaFastnet Rock × Nigh | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Yu Long InvestmentsLaundry Cottage Stud Farm | ||
| 2023 | Dubai HonourPride Of Dubai × Mondelice | William HaggasRyan Moore | M ObaidaMacha Bloodstock/Meridian International | ||
| 2022 | MontefiliaKermadec × Bana Wu | David PayneJason Collett | Yu Long InvestmentsGeoff Russell | ||
| 2021 | 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 | ||
| 2020 | AddeybbPivotal × Bush Cat | William HaggasTom Marquand | Sheikh Ahmed Al MaktoumRabbah Bloodstock Limited |
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