Via Sistina Dominates Champions Stakes
Via Sistina secured an impressive 12th Group 1 victory with a commanding win in the Champions Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. The short-priced favourite displayed clear superiority, effortlessly finishing ahead of Zambardo and Tom Kitten in the final feature race of the Flemington carnival. Once jockey James McDonald found clear running space, Via Sistina surged to the front with dominant speed.
Champions Mile Photo Finish
In the Group 1 Champions Mile, Ceolwulf narrowly defeated Pericles in a thrilling photo finish.
Battle Among Top Competitors
Initially expected to be a duel between Pride Of Jenni and Mr Brightside, Ceolwulf ultimately outperformed the field. Pride Of Jenni led early but faded dramatically, while Mr Brightside was never in contention. Stefi Magnetica finished strongly in third place.
Memorable Champions Sprint
The Group 1 Champions Sprint provided an exciting finish, with Giga Kick holding off Magic Time to claim victory.
Once star jockey James McDonald got his mount out into space, there was only ever going to be one winner.
Author’s summary: Via Sistina reaffirmed her elite status with a commanding 12th Group 1 win, while thrilling finishes highlighted the depth of talent across the Flemington carnival.