Via Sistina has added a 12th Group 1 victory to her impressive record with a dominant victory in the Champions Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.

The short-priced favourite was in a class of her own to cruise to victory ahead of Zambardo and Tom Kitten in the final feature race of the Flemington carnival.

Once star jockey James McDonald got his mount out into space, there was only ever going to be one winner.

And Via Sistina showed her dominant speed as she powered to the line. Loading Tweet

In the Group 1 Champions Mile, Ceolwulf edged Pericles in a photo finish.

In what was billed as another showdown between Pride Of Jenni and Mr Brightside, it was Ceolwulf who trumped the field.

Pride Of Jenni led early, but faded badly to finish well back, while Mr Brightside was also never in th

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