The Sydney Spring Racing Carnival kicks off with the Group 1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on Saturday. Chris Waller, the reigning champion trainer, has a strong hand in the race with six of the 12 finalists, including the defending champion Fangirl.
Fangirl is tipped to win the 2024 Winx Stakes for a second year this weekend at Randwick. Photo: Steve Hart.
Fangirl is the favorite to repeat her Winx Stakes win, paying $2.30 to take the race in the latest Winx Stakes odds at Ladbrokes. The Sebring mare has a solid record at Randwick, including a Group 2 Apollo Stakes victory at the track and distance. Her recent trials have been promising, and she’s a strong contender for the win.
Other notable runners in the Winx Stakes include:
- Via Sistina: A class mare from Waller’s stable, Via Sistina has shown impressive form in her Australian debut winning the Ranvet Stakes.
- Zougotcha: A consistent performer, Zougotcha has won three races in a row, including the Group 1 Coolmore Classic and Queen Of The Turf Stakes.
- Tropical Squall: The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained mare won the Surround Stakes at Randwick earlier this year.
- Semana: A Tatt’s Tiara runner-up, Semana has the fitness edge coming into the race.
The Winx Stakes is scheduled for 3:50 PM AEST on Saturday. For full race details and betting odds, visit Ladbrokes.
2024 Winx Stakes Field & Barriers
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x275x5356x | BUCKAROO (GB) | Chris Waller | Joshua Parr | 8 | 59kg | 110 | ||
| 2 | 2317x3628x | DETONATOR JACK (NZ) | Ciaron Maher | Jason Collett | 2 | 59kg | 108 | ||
| 3 | 4019x9629x | ZEYREK (FR) | Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | Reece Jones | 3 | 59kg | 105 | ||
| 4 | 1x1110x85x | JUST FINE (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Ms Rachel King | 4 | 59kg | 105 | ||
| 5 | 2121x1311x | RIFF ROCKET | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 12 | 58.5kg | 107 | ||
| 6 | x13174x12x | FANGIRL | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 9 | 57kg | 119 | ||
| 7 | 1132x2x12x | VIA SISTINA (IRE) | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 7 | 57kg | 117 | ||
| 8 | 2021x8132x | ATISHU (NZ) | Chris Waller | Tyler Schiller | 10 | 57kg | 114 | ||
| 9 | 9x646x111x | ZOUGOTCHA | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 6 | 57kg | 114 | ||
| 10 | 5x21123x02 | SEMANA | Ciaron Maher | Dylan Gibbons | 5 | 57kg | 109 | ||
| 11 | 13120x146x | TROPICAL SQUALL | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Adam Hyeronimus | 11 | 56.5kg | 104 | ||
| 12 | 7121x0132x | ZARDOZI | James Cummings | Zac Lloyd (a) | 1 | 56.5kg | 104 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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