Via Sistina

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Via Sistina
Sire Fastnet Rock
Grandsire Danehill
DamNigh
Damsire Galileo
Sex Mare
Foaled(2018-03-27)27 March 2018
CountryIreland
Colour Bay
Breeder Laundry Cottage Stud Farm
OwnerYu Long Investments
TrainerGeorge Boughey (2021-2023)
Chris Waller (2024 onwards)
Record25: 14-4-3
Earnings A$13,405,989 [1]
Major wins
Prix Fille de l'Air (2022)
Dahlia Stakes (2023)
Pretty Polly Stakes (2023)
Ranvet Stakes (2024, 2025)
Winx Stakes (2024, 2025)
Turnbull Stakes (2024)
W.S. Cox Plate (2024)
Champions Stakes (2024)
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2025)

Via Sistina (foaled 27 March 2018) is a ten-time Group 1 winning Irish bred Thoroughbred racehorse who is most notable for her victory in the 2024 W.S. Cox Plate.

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Notable races

PlacingDateRaceTrackJockey1st2nd3rd
1stNovember 2022G3 - Prix Fille de l'Air Toulouse Jamie Spencer Via Sistina WinemaPennine Hills
1stMay 2023G2 - Dahlia Stakes Newmarket Jamie Spencer Via Sistina Al HusnAstral Beau
1stJuly 2023G1 - Pretty Polly Stakes [2] [3] Curragh Jamie Spencer Via Sistina Stay AlertAbove The Curve
1stMarch 2024G1 - Ranvet Stakes Rosehill James McDonald Via Sistina Place Du CarrouselBuckaroo
1stAugust 2024G1 - Winx Stakes [4] Randwick Kerrin McEvoy Via Sistina ZougotchaFangirl
1stOctober 2024G1 - Turnbull Stakes [5] [6] Flemington Damian Lane Via Sistina BuckarooEliyass
1stOctober 2024G1 - Cox Plate [4] [7] Moonee Valley James McDonald Via Sistina PrognosisBroadsiding
1stNovember 2024G1 - Champions Stakes [8] Flemington James McDonald Via Sistina Atishu Without A Fight
1stMarch 2025G1 - Verry Elleegant Stakes Randwick James McDonald Via Sistina FangirlLindermann
1stMarch 2025G1 - Ranvet Stakes [9] Rosehill James McDonald Via Sistina LindermannFawkner Park
1stApril 2025G1 - Queen Eizabeth Stakes [4] [10] Randwick James McDonald Via Sistina Dubai HonourTom Kitten
1stAugust 2025G1 - Winx Stakes Randwick James McDonald Via Sistina AelianaArapaho

Pedigree

Pedigree of Via Sistina (IRE) 2018 [11]
Sire
Fastnet Rock (AUS)
2001		 Danehill (USA)
1986		 Danzig Northern Dancer
Pas De Nom
Razyana His Majesty
Spring Adieu
Piccadilly Circus (AUS)
1995		 Royal Academy Nijinsky
Crimson Saint
GatanaMarauding
Twigalae
Dam
Nigh (IRE)
2010		 Galileo (IRE)
1998		 Sadlers Wells Northern Dancer
Fairy Bridge
Urban Sea Miswaki
Allegretta
Native Force (IRE)
1998		 Indian Ridge Ahonoora
Hillbrow
La Pellegrina Be My Guest
Spanish Habit

References

  1. ↑ "Via Sistina Horse Profile Search". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  2. ↑ https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/269806/via-sistina-rallies-to-pretty-polly-score
  3. ↑ Frary, Tom (July 1, 2023). "Fastnet Rock's Via Sistina Survives Inquiry To Win The Pretty Polly". TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.
  4. 1 2 3 "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
  5. ↑ "Full Result 7.25 Flemington (AUS) | 5 October 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  6. ↑ "Via Sistina bounces back after Makybe Diva disappointment". 7NEWS. October 6, 2024.
  7. ↑ "'Stuff of legends': Via Sistina's Cox Plate domination breaks Winx record". Fox Sports. October 26, 2024.
  8. ↑ https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/281022/via-sistina-notches-sixth-group-win-in-champions-stakes
  9. ↑ "Full Result 3.50 Rosehill (AUS) | 22 March 2025 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  10. ↑ https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/283827/via-sistina-wins-eighth-g1-in-queen-elizabeth
  11. ↑ "Via Sistina Horse Profile". pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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