Derby heroine brings X factor to Winx Stakes

by | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Via Sistina is the reigning queen of Australian racing but stablemate Aeliana is the horse trainer Chris Waller believes could be her heir apparent. The established star and rising young talent clash for the first time in the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday, Via Sistina a $2.30 favourite for… Read More »

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