Via Sistina
After the Ranvet Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, this was the fourth Group 1 win of the season for Via Sistina. At eight, the winner is the oldest winner of this race since 2020.
Australia
Randwick · 23.08.25
Watch the racePurse€601,400
To the winner€357,800
Distance1400 metres
Winning time1m 26.02s
SurfaceTurf · Heavy(10)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners11
Stories of this Result
Via Sistina
Chris Waller
Chris Waller had already trained a winner of this race: Fangirl (2023). With this win, the stable closed to within 5 wins of leader Aidan O'Brien in the 2025 trainers' table. The stable also saddled Aeliana (second) in this edition.
James McDonald
James McDonald had already won this race aboard Anamoe (2022). With this win, the jockey moved to 14 Group 1 wins this season, two wins clear at the top of the 2025 jockeys' table.
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Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
11 runners · prize money to 10th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
9thDiamond Diesel9yo gelding by Mossman × Malacca CaneA AdkinsA Duggan7.68€4,900
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
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 WallerKerrin McEvoy | Yu Long InvestmentsLaundry Cottage Stud Farm | ||
| 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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