Group 1 racing takes place in WA as the Perth Carnival’s elite levels continue with the $1.5 million Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) on Saturday.

Elite level racing in Perth for the summer season kicks off this weekend in the form of the Group 1 $1.5 million Furphy Railway Stakes (1600m) and it is Tuvalu carrying the top-weight leading the markets.

The Chris Waller-trained Atishu made up ground from the back in an explosive performance that went against the day's trend of front-running winners to score an impressive upset in the Group 1 $3 million Champions Stakes (2000m) to finish up elite level racing for another Melbourne Cup Carnival.

The Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained Pride Of Jenni is now a dual Group 1 winning mare on successive Saturdays with the Empire Rose Stakes champ leading all-the-way in an unbelievable upset in the Group 1 $3 million Kennedy Champions Mile (1600m).

Brilliant mare Imperatriz extended her winning streak to five on the trot with another outstanding performance in the Group 1 $3 million Darley Champions Sprint (1200m) on Stakes Day.

Team Hayes' star miler Mr Brightside has firmed into favouritism to beat Fangirl in their rematch at Flemington on Saturday in the Group 1 $3 million Champions Mile (1600m).