Favourites secure ideal draws for Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes

Via Sistina
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

Mr Brightside Silks

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
Cascadian Silks

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
Buckaroo Silks

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
Lindermann Silks

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
Kovalica Silks

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
Zeyrek Silks

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
Pride Of Jenni Silks

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
Via Sistina Silks

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
Atishu Silks

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
Place Du Carrorusel Silks

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
Ceolwulf Silks

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

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