2026 WINX STAKES

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Spring has arrived when they jump in the Winx Stakes - a Group 1 weight-for-age contest over 1400m at Randwick and the traditional opening act of Sydney's Spring Carnival.

First run as the Warwick Stakes in 1923, it moved permanently to Randwick in 2014 and was renamed for Winx when elevated to Group 1 status in 2018.

Its winners include Tulloch, Kingston Town, Super Impose, Sunline, Winx and Via Sistina. Winx won three straight from 2016–18.

One of its great upsets came in 1987 when Pablo's Pulse won at $501.

2025 Winx Stakes Result:

1. Via Sistina $2.80 / $1.35

2. Aeliana $2.10

3. Arapaho $5.00

2026 Winx Stakes (1400m)
NO.	FORM	HORSE	JOCKEY	GATE	WT	ODDS
1	443611x66x	CEOLWULF	Chad Schofield	8	59kg	$26.00
2	52110x924x	GRINGOTTS	Ethan Brown	7	59kg	$21.00
3	1211x3922x	LINDERMANN	Hugh Bowman	12	59kg	$41.00
4	61x1121314	MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE	Tim Clark	5	59kg	$46.00
5	3214x8261x	BEIWACHT	Nash Rawiller	4	58.5kg	$17.00
6	x271x3212x	AUTUMN BOY	Adam Hyeronimus	6	58.5kg	$41.00
7	x411x6621x	GREEN SPACES	Ms Rachel King	14	58.5kg	$126.00
8	1111x1113x	AUTUMN GLOW	James McDonald	3	57kg	$1.95
9	2256x2211x	AELIANA	-	11	57kg	$26.00
10	x4164x834x	FANGIRL	Tommy Berry	10	57kg	$23.00
11	11210x411x	IDLE FLYER	Tyler Schiller	9	57kg	$35.00
12	2472x3342x	LADY SHENANDOAH	Kerrin Mcevoy	2	57kg	$16.00
13	311x311x4x	BARNAVARA	Sam Clipperton	13	57kg	$201.00
14	2x311x111x	SHEZA ALIBI	Luke Nolen	1	56.5kg	$3.30

Winx Stakes Data Since 1991
YEAR	WINNER	A/S	IN-RUN	STAGE	LEAD-UP RUN	WT	ODDS
1991	SUPER IMPOSE	7G		1UP	140 DAYS	58.5	$2.38f
1992	SHAFTESBURY AVENUE	6G		1UP	271 DAYS	58.5	$1.44f
1993	PRINCE OF PRAISE	5H		1UP	126 DAYS	58.5	$12.00
1994	MARCH HARE	4H	4th	1UP	138 DAYS	57	$7.00
1995	STAR DANCER	5G	4th	2UP	4TH NZ Ruak 1000m	58.5	$2.88
1996	FILANTE	4H	3rd	1UP	141 DAYS	57	$3.25
1997	FILANTE	5H	2nd	1UP	182 DAYS	58.5	$1.80f
1998	WHAT CAN I SAY	5M	1st	2UP	8TH G2 Premiere Rhil 1200m	55.5	$10.00
1999	SUNLINE	4M	3rd	1UP	126 DAYS	55	$1.62f
2000	AL MANSOUR	6G	N/A	1UP	119 DAYS	58	$2.50
2001	LONHRO	3C	1st	2UP	3rd G3 Missile Rhil 1100m	49.5	$3.30f
2002	DEFIER	5G	3rd	1UP	133 DAYS	58	$7.50
2003	LONHRO	5H	5th	1UP	112 DAYS	58	$1.70f
2004	PRIVATE STEER	5M	4th	1UP	126 DAYS	55.5	$1.70f
2005	SIR DEX	5G	4th	1UP	98 DAYS	58	$41.00
2006	COURT'S IN SESSION	7G	1st	1UP	168 DAYS	58	$5.00
2007	Race Not Held
2008	RACING TO WIN	6G	4th	1UP	112 DAYS	59	$1.55f
2009	TRUSTING	3C	8th	3UP	7th G3 Run to the Rose 1300m	50.5	$9.00
2010	METAL BENDER	5G	8th	1UP	91 DAYS	59	$15.00
2011	PINWHEEL	6G	7th	2UP	3rd G3 Missile Rand 1200m	59	$2.70f
2012	PINWHEEL	7G	3rd	2UP	1st G3 Missile WF 1200m	59	$4.40f
2013	VEYRON	8G	4th	2UP	5th NZ Ruak 1400m	59	$21.00
2014	TIGER TEES	7G	1st	2UP	1st G3 Aurie's Flem 1200m	59	$5.50
2015	ROYAL DESCENT	6M	4th	1UP	133 DAYS	57	$5.50
2016	WINX	5M	2nd	1UP	140 DAYS	57	$1.24f
2017	WINX	6M	8th	1UP	133 DAYS	57	$1.10f
2018	WINX	7M	8th	1UP	126 DAYS	57	$1.24f
2019	SAMADOUBT	6G	1st	1UP	161 DAYS	59	$31.00
2020	VERRY ELLEEGANT	5M	15th	1UP	133 DAYS	57	$7.50
2021	MO'UNGA	4H	9th	1UP	126 DAYS	58.5	$11.00
2022	ANAMOE	4H	4th	1UP	133 DAYS	58.5	$2.50f
2023	FANGIRL	5M	10th	1UP	140 DAYS	57	$5.00
2024	VIA SISTINA	7M	9th	1UP	133 DAYS	57	$11.00
2025	VIA SISTINA	8M	9th	1UP	133 DAYS	57	$2.80f

The numbers paint a clear picture of how the Winx Stakes has evolved. Favourites have won 15 of the past 34 editions, but their recent record is far less convincing. Remove Winx’s three straight victories and market leaders have won just four of the past 17, while four of the last seven winners have started between $7.50 and $31.

The profile of the winner has also become increasingly distinctive. The past 11 winners have all been first-up, with eight returning from either a 133 or 140-day break. Mares have won eight editions since 2015, including the past three, while eight of the last 11 winners have been 6YO or younger. Recent winners have also tended to settle off the speed, with six of the past nine sitting eighth or worse at the 800m.

Historically, barriers 1–4 have produced 17 of the past 30 winners, although four of the past six have jumped from gates 7–12. Chris Waller has trained eight of the past 11 winners, while James McDonald has ridden four of the past six.

DATA PROFILE FOR 2026

1ST-UP • 133–140 DAYS • MARE • 6YO OR YOUNGER • OFF-PACE

BONUS: Waller • J-Mac • Barrier 1–4

WHO FITS?

Autumn Glow shapes as the data horse in what looms as a two‑Mare war. She ticks every historical box - 1UP off Championship Day 2, a 5YO Mare, and she lands the dream combo of J-Mac, Waller, and Barrier 3. It’s the exact blueprint this race has rewarded for a decade. And while Sheeza Alibi won’t give her an inch - and may well be the rival she keeps meeting all spring - the numbers say Autumn Glow walks in with the most complete setup.

NIC ASHMAN TIP

BOXED TRIFECTA $24 for 100%

#5 BEIWACHT / #8 AUTUMN GLOW / #11 IDLE FLYER / #14 SHEZA ALIBI

"AUTUMN GLOW maps better than SHEZA ALIBI, who is likely to be three back the rail or worse and there's little between their ratings. I'd lean towards Waller's mare on that. BEIWACHT is a G1 winner this T&D, trial data strong and 1400m at this track suits on pacers. IDLE FLYER gets the right track pattern to suit her swooping style - she's the boilover horse I expect will exceed market expectations at $61."

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