Chris Waller
Chris Waller had already trained a winner of this race: Atishu (2023). With this win, the stable closed to within 11 wins of leader Aidan O'Brien in the 2025 trainers' table. The stable also saddled Kovalica (tenth) in this edition.
Australia
Flemington · 08.11.25
Watch the racePurse€1,850,500
Distance2000 metres
Winning time2m 07.91s
SurfaceTurf · Heavy(9)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners11
Stories of this Result
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Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
11 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
8thGolden Path6yo gelding by Belardo × Golden DestinationJordan ChildsMick Price & Michael Kent Jnr9.15€37,000
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 08.11.25Via Sistina
Fastnet RockSire
NighDamby Galileo
DamNigh
Via Sistina is out of the unraced Nigh (Galileo), Broodmare of the Year in Ireland, and has a half-sister by Bated Breath, Via Sienna. Nigh is a half-sister to Kingsgate Native (Mujadil), a dual Group 1 winner.
Second damNative Force
Second dam Native Force (Indian Ridge) won once and is the dam of Kingsgate Native, champion three-year-old sprinter in Britain. Her three other winners include Vanishing Grey (Verglas), who won three times, was Listed-placed and produced First Contact, a Listed winner and Group 1-placed.
Third damLa Pellegrina
Third dam La Pellegrina (Be My Guest) was placed and is a half-sister to the Classic winner Las Meninas (Glenstal).
Next generation
Nigh produced a colt by Too Darn Hot in 2024 and a filly by Kingman in 2025, and she was covered by Dubawi in 2025.
Connections
Via Sistina in 2025
5 other wins · 2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
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
Ranvet Stakes2000 metres · €601,4001stChris WallerJames McDonald22.03.2025RosehillPrize money €357,770Race 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 | 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 |
History since 2011
Champions Stakes15Editions since 2011
2Multiple winnersZaaki, Via Sistina
33%Won by fillies or mares5 of 15 · 5 of the last 15
2:01.22Fastest winning timeTosen Stardom · 2017
Record holders
Most wins since 20111James McDonaldJockey · 2021, 2023, 2024, 20254 wins
2Chris WallerTrainer · 2023, 2024, 20253 wins
2Fastnet RockSire · 2016, 2024, 20253 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than onceBiggest upsets
Longest-priced winners1Trap For Fools2018 · John Allen26.00
2Awesome Rock2016 · Stephen Baster17.00
3Side Glance2013 · Jamie Spencer12.00
5Gailo Chop2015 · Ben Melham8.00
Show all 15 winners since 2011Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Via SistinaFastnet Rock × Nigh | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)Laundry Cottage Stud Farm | 1.80 | |
| 2024 | Via SistinaFastnet Rock × Nigh | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)Laundry Cottage Stud Farm | 1.57 | |
| 2023 | AtishuSavabeel × Posy | Chris WallerJames McDonald | A J A Bosma, Mrs P J Clark et al.Waikato Stud | 8.50 | |
| 2022 | ZaakiLeroidesanimaux × Kesara | Annabel NeashamJamie Kah | C E Holt et al.Kirsten Rausing | 8.00 | |
| 2021 | ZaakiLeroidesanimaux × Kesara | Annabel NeashamJames McDonald | C E Holt et al.Kirsten Rausing | 2.25 | |
| 2020 | Arcadia QueenPierro × Arcadia | Grant & Alana WilliamsLuke Currie | Peters Investments Pty LtdPeters Investments Pty Ltd | 2.50 | |
| 2019 | Magic WandGalileo × Prudenzia | Aidan O'BrienRyan Moore | Coolmore GroupEcurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc | 4.75 | |
| 2018 | Trap For FoolsPoet's Voice × Old Money | Jarrod McLeanJohn Allen | Distinct RacingDistinct Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd | 26.00 | |
| 2017 | Tosen StardomDeep Impact × Admire Kirameki | Darren WeirDamian Lane | Australian Bloodstock, Doonaree Racing et alNorthern Racing | 6.50 | |
| 2016 | Awesome RockFastnet Rock × Awesome Planet | Leon & Troy CorstensStephen Baster | Stan Saric, Mrs J C Saric et alA Olive | 17.00 | |
| 2015 | Gailo ChopDeportivo × Grenoble | Antoine De WatrigantBen Melham | OTI Management, Werrett Bloodstock et alAlain Chopard | 8.00 | |
| 2014 | Happy TrailsGood Journey × Madame Flurry | Paul BesharaDamien Oliver | Peter & Erica DickmannB K Parker | 7.00 | |
| 2013 | Side GlancePassing Glance × Averami | Andrew BaldingJamie Spencer | Pearl BloodstockKingsclere Stud | 12.00 | |
| 2012 | AlcopopJeune × Iota Of Luck | Jake StephensCraig A Williams | J A Stephens, J P & Mrs S K Kelton et alJ Stephens, G & Mrs H Gillam | 6.00 | |
| 2011 | Glass HarmoniumVerglas × Spring Symphony | Michael MoroneyDamien Oliver | R & C Legh Racing, Lorne BloodstockBallymacoll Stud | 7.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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