Via Sistina
| Via Sistina | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Fastnet Rock |
| Grandsire | Danehill |
| Dam | Nigh |
| Damsire | Galileo |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 27 March 2018 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Laundry Cottage Stud Farm |
| Owner | Yu Long Investments |
| Trainer | George Boughey (2021-2023) Chris Waller (2024 onwards) |
| Record | 29: 16-4-5 |
| Earnings | A$19,402,488[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, 2025) Champions Stakes (2024, 2025) Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2025) | |
Via Sistina (foaled 27 March 2018) is an eleven-time Group 1 winning Irish bred Thoroughbred racehorse who is most notable for her victories in the 2024 and 2025 W.S. Cox Plate.
Notable races
| Placing | Date | Race | Track | Jockey | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 November 2022 | G3 - Prix Fille de l'Air | Toulouse | Jamie Spencer | Via Sistina | Winema | Pennine Hills |
| 1st | 7 May 2023 | G2 - Dahlia Stakes | Newmarket | Jamie Spencer | Via Sistina | Al Husn | Astral Beau |
| 1st | 1 July 2023 | G1 - Pretty Polly Stakes[2][3] | Curragh | Jamie Spencer | Via Sistina | Stay Alert | Above The Curve |
| 1st | 23 March 2024 | G1 - Ranvet Stakes | Rosehill | James McDonald | Via Sistina | Place Du Carrousel | Buckaroo |
| 2nd | 13 April 2024 | G1 - Queen Eizabeth Stakes | Randwick | James McDonald | Pride Of Jenni | Via Sistina | Mr Brightside |
| 1st | 24 August 2024 | G1 - Winx Stakes[4] | Randwick | Kerrin McEvoy | Via Sistina | Zougotcha | Fangirl |
| 1st | 5 October 2024 | G1 - Turnbull Stakes[5][6] | Flemington | Damian Lane | Via Sistina | Buckaroo | Eliyass |
| 1st | 26 October 2024 | G1 - Cox Plate[4][7] | Moonee Valley | James McDonald | Via Sistina | Prognosis | Broadsiding |
| 1st | 9 November 2024 | G1 - Champions Stakes[8] | Flemington | James McDonald | Via Sistina | Atishu | Without A Fight |
| 3rd | 15 February 2025 | G2 - Apollo Stakes | Randwick | Kerrin McEvoy | Fangirl | Linderman | Via Sistina |
| 1st | 1 March 2025 | G1 - Verry Elleegant Stakes | Randwick | James McDonald | Via Sistina | Fangirl | Lindermann |
| 1st | 22 March 2025 | G1 - Ranvet Stakes[9] | Rosehill | James McDonald | Via Sistina | Lindermann | Fawkner Park |
| 1st | 12 April 2025 | G1 - Queen Eizabeth Stakes[4][10] | Randwick | James McDonald | Via Sistina | Dubai Honour | Tom Kitten |
| 1st | 23 August 2025 | G1 - Winx Stakes | Randwick | James McDonald | Via Sistina | Aeliana | Arapaho |
| 3rd | 13 September 2025 | G1 - Makybe Diva Stakes | Flemington | James McDonald | Mr Brightside | Aeliana | Via Sistina |
| 3rd | 4 October 2025 | G1 - Turnbull Stakes | Flemington | James McDonald | Sir Delius | Antino | Via Sistina |
| 1st | 25 October 2025 | G1 - Cox Plate | Moonee Valley | James McDonald | Via Sistina | Buckaroo | Treasurethe Moment |
| 1st | 8 November 2025 | G1 - Champions Stakes[11] | Flemington | James McDonald | Via Sistina | Zambardo | Tom Kitten |
Pedigree
| 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 | |||
| Gatana | Marauding | ||
| 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
- ^ "Via Sistina Horse Profile Search". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ O'Hanion, Justin (1 July 2023). "Via Sistina Rallies to Pretty Polly Score". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
- ^ "Full Result 7.25 Flemington (AUS) | 5 October 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Via Sistina bounces back after Makybe Diva disappointment". 7NEWS. October 6, 2024.
- ^ "'Stuff of legends': Via Sistina's Cox Plate domination breaks Winx record". Fox Sports. October 26, 2024.
- ^ Marshallsea, Trevor (10 November 2024). "Via Sistina Notches Sixth Group Win in Champions Stakes". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Full Result 3.50 Rosehill (AUS) | 22 March 2025 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ Symonds, Lydia; Trice, Kitty (13 April 2025). "Via Sistina Wins Eighth G1 in Queen Elizabeth". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ "Champions Stakes results and replay – (Via Sistina) 2025". Just Horse Racing. 8 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
- ^ "Via Sistina Horse Profile". pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 2 November 2024.