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NOTE: There will be an exhibition gallop following the running of Race 1 by the Chris Waller-trained FANGIRL (James McDonald) over 1000m.

A horse already being compared to the immortal Winx holds star billing at Royal Randwick on Saturday for Day 2 of The Championships and the running of the $5 million Group 1-Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

The unbeaten Autumn Glow – trained by 15-time Sydney champion Chris Waller and with all-time Group 1 jockey record holder James McDonald to ride – is striving for a 12th consecutive career victory on Saturday.

Autumn Glow and J-Mac prove too strong at Royal Randwick. Image by Bradley Photographers

The glamour mare contests the same race that Winx won three times, including at her epic final race start.

The Queen Elizabeth Stakes is one of four Group 1s on Saturday’s 10-race card including the $2m Schweppes Sydney Cup, $1m Asahi Super Dry Australian Oaks and $1m Moët & Chandon Queen Of The Turf Stakes.

Australian Turf Club Interim CEO Steve McMahon said Autumn Glow was capturing the attention of the racing world.

“Racegoers are starting to embrace Autumn Glow like none other since Winx and she can again create her own history on Saturday if she remains unbeaten," Mr McMahon said.

“History isn’t something you watch later, it’s something you show up for. This week at Royal Randwick, Autumn Glow chases her place in racing folklore. Be there. Feel it. Be part of it!

“With free public transport included in all tickets and ATC Membership, and dry weather tipped all week throughout Saturday, it presents the perfect stage for another unforgettable moment for those on course.

“Along with Autumn Glow there are outstanding horses and fields right throughout the day, including the appearance of another fan favourite in the bold-running leader Pride Of Jenni just 40 minutes before the Queen Elizabeth Stakes."

Autumn Glow is the $1.40 TAB favourite – a price only longer than Winx in the past 20 years in a race which has been won over many decades by a cavalcade of Australia’s greatest horses.

Sir Delius for trainers Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott and jockey Craig Williams is at $6.50 ahead of Aeliana (Waller/Damian Lane) at $8 and Dubai Honour (William Haggas/Tom Marquand) at $8.50 (in from $11). Dubai Honour won the race in 2023 and finished second in the event last year.

In the $1m Moët & Chandon Queen Of The Turf Stakes, a stellar field of Australia’s best fillies and mares contest the famous Royal Randwick mile.

Excitement machine Pride Of Jenni – whose frontrunning style has thrilled fans throughout her career – is the $4.20 third favourite for trainer Ciaron Maher and Declan Bates and jumps from barrier 1.

She is headed in the betting by $3.80 favourite Lady Shenandoah (Waller/McDonald) from barrier 2 and Treasurethe Moment (Matt Laurie/Damian Lane) at $3.90 from barrier 3.

The time-honoured $2m Gr 1-Schweppes Sydney Cup over the iconic 3200m has attracted a big field of 16 runners, with a wide-open TAB market headed by Mr Monaco at $5.50 for trainer Ciaron Maher.

Jockey Jamie Melham is looking to create a unique piece of Australian racing in the two-mile event by winning Australia’s two biggest 3200m cups within six months, and off her stunning Doncaster Mile victory last week.

In the $1m Gr 1-Asahi Super Dry Australian Oaks, Chris Waller and James McDonald join with favourite Ohope Wins, a $2.30-$2.40 favourite. Trainer and jockey have already won seven Group 1 races over the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.

Profoundly for Michael Freedman and jockey Tommy Berry is next in betting at $3.50.

Among several other outstanding races, the $1m Gr 2-Arrowfield 3yo Sprint has attracted a cracking field, headed in markets by boom filly, last year’s Everest runner-up Tempted, at $1.70 for Ciaron Maher and Chad Schofield.

Full fields for Royal Randwick are available HERE and full TAB markets are found HERE.

For all racing, general and ticketing information go to theraces.com.au.