Via Sistina leads Waller’s hand at Warwick Farm trials
Via Sistina is the star attraction for Chris Waller’s stable at Thursday’s barrier trials, with the champion trainer set to showcase seven elite-level contenders at Warwick Farm.
The seven-year-old mare, who last raced when claiming the Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on November 9, will trial in the second heat of the morning over 900 metres against five stablemates.
Waller is preparing Via Sistina for a shot at a seventh Group 1 win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick in April, where she will be looking to improve on last year’s second-place finish behind Pride Of Jenni.
Joining Via Sistina in the second heat are Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Asterix, making his first appearance for Waller, along with Birdman, Declichy Boulevard, Lady Shenandoah, and Manzoice.
In the opening heat over 900 metres, Group 1-winning trio Atishu, Private Life, and Switzerland will go head-to-head.
Meanwhile, three-time Group 1 winner Fangirl features in the third heat, where she will face stablemates Francesco Guardi, Gatsby’s, Kinesiology, and Valiant King.
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