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Via Sistina to run in the Makybe Diva
Andrew Slevison • September 9th, 2025 10:11 am
Via Sistina will run in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday.
Chris Waller Racing has announced that the 10-time Group 1 champion will tackle the mile with James McDonald set to ride.
After Yulong’s other star mare Treasurethe Moment came out of the race due to colic, the decision has been made to send Via Sistina to Melbourne.
Waller will also saddle up Aeliana who will be ridden by Damian Lane who is Treasurethe Moment’s regular rider.
Via Sistina was last seen at headquarters when winning the Champions Stakes (2000m) on the final day of the Flemington carnival last November.
She ran fifth behind Mr Brightside in last year’s Makybe Diva on a Heavy 9. Her Flemington record is three starts for two wins.
The Cox Plate champ won the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) first-up at Randwick on August 23.
