Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 10 Journalists Share Posted April 10 Queen Elizabeth Stakes favourite Via Sistina. Photo: RacingNSW European import Via Sistina continues to lead the betting as the $2.40 favourite for Saturday’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick, having drawn barrier five of 11 in the weight-for-age Group 1. The Chris Waller-trained mare impressed with a comfortable victory in the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) on her Australian debut last month, piloted by James McDonald, who retains the mount for this weekend. All-Star Mile (1600m) victor Pride Of Jenni secured barrier three, while Godolphin’s recent Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) champion Cascadian will start from gate six. “He’s a remarkable, outstanding racehorse. To do what he’s done and what he’s achieved over a period of time… he’s been competing at the highest level all the way through since he came to Australia,” remarked Godolphin representative Darren Beadman regarding the nine-year-old. “He’s giving everyone a lot of cheek… he certainly doesn’t show his age, he’s such a competitor and a team favorite for everyone.” 2024 Queen Elizabeth Stakes Final Field 1. Mr Brightside (11) T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes J: Craig Williams W: 59kg F: 5211x Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Bullbars Dam: Lilahjay (NZ) +1000 +170 2. Cascadian (6) T: James Cummings J: Ben Melham W: 59kg F: 1349x Age: 9YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: New Approach (IRE) Dam: Falls of Lora (IRE) +700 +125 3. Buckaroo (2) T: Chris Waller J: Blake Shinn W: 59kg F: 535×5 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Roheryn (IRE) +2500 +380 4. Lindermann (10) T: Chris Waller J: Tim Clark W: 59kg F: 0136x Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Self Esteem +3300 +500 5. Kovalica (7) T: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller W: 59kg F: 904×0 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ocean Park (NZ) Dam: Vitesse (NZ) +2500 +380 6. Zeyrek (4) T: Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes J: Joshua Parr W: 59kg F: 269×0 Age: 7YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE) Dam: Zerkaza (IRE) +12500 +1800 7. Pride Of Jenni (3) T: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates W: 57kg F: 212×1 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Pride of Dubai Dam: Sancerre (NZ) +300 -166.67 8. Via Sistina (5) T: Chris Waller J: James McDonald W: 57kg F: 1x2x2 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Fastnet Rock Dam: Nigh (IRE) +130 -357.14 9. Atishu (9) T: Chris Waller J: Tom Marquand W: 57kg F: 318×1 Age: 6YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Savabeel Dam: Posy (NZ) +1600 +260 10. Place Du Carrousel (8) T: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Tommy Berry W: 57kg F: 2x011x Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Lope de Vega (IRE) Dam: Traffic Jam (IRE) +1000 +170 11. Ceolwulf (1) T: Joseph Pride J: Jason Collett W: 55.5kg F: 2266x Age: 3YO Color: Brown Sex: Colt Sire: Tavistock (NZ) Dam: Las Brisas (GB) +1500 +240 Horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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