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Via Sistina Crowned Australian Horse of the Year

Tara Madgwick - Monday September 1

Via Sistina (IRE) has been honoured at a great many awards events in the past couple of months and the Yulong owned daughter of champion sire Fastnet Rock took the big one in Brisbane on Sunday.

Champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller, jockey James McDonald and the mighty Via Sistina collected the trifecta of top awards at the prestigious Australian Racehorse of the Year awards at the Star Casino.

Via Sistina (IRE) officially Australian Horse of the Year - image Grant Courtney

Also honoured were:

Champion 2YO Marhoona (Snitzel)

Champion 3YO Filly Treasurethe Moment (Alabama Express)

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Champion 3YO Colt Broadsiding (Too Darn Hot (GB)

Champion Sprinter Bella Nipotina (Pride of Dubai)

Champion Stayer Knight’s Choice (Extreme Choice)

Champion Jumper Duke of Bedford (NZ) (Tavistock)

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