Winx will be back on track today at the George Main Stakes as she shoots for a staggering 27th straight victory. Join The Roar for live updates and coverage from 3:10pm (AEST).
The seven-year-old has jumped into a $1.12 favourite for the race which she has won she has won two times in a row at the Randwick Racecourse.
This will be her final hit out in Sydney before she moves to Melbourne to chase yet another Cox Plate crown.
Winx, in a seven-horse race, is going for her 20th Group 1 victory after taking out the Winx Stakes, named in her honour in the last run.
Amazingly, Winx continues to get better with age. During the week, trainer Chris Waller said Winx was looking better than ever under the control of superstar jockey Hugh Bowman. The track has come up a treat as well, sitting as a Good 4 on race morning.
While it appears inconceivable Winx will lose, it’s worth casting the eye over the other contenders for the 1600-metre race around Randwick.
Le Romain, who will run out of a favourable Barrier 2 won the Show County two races ago while the horse also came up just short at the Group 2 Tramway a fortnight ago.
In good form, Le Romain will need to run the race of its life under the control of James McDonald.
While Unforgotten has been scratched from the race before writing of this preview, Ace High and Egg Tart appear to be the other two horses who will be able to challenge for a place.
Ace High came away with a second place at the Chelmsford last start, while Egg Tart had a good run at the Tramway, but ran out of room. She is displaying good form, but prefers the wet weather and a heavy track, so the conditions aren’t going to suit her.
The others in the field are Who Shot TheBarman, It’s Somewhat and potential dark horse Religify, who could cause an upset if Winx has an off day after having some good runs in the last few outings.
Prediction
Winx, Winx and more winx. How could you tip any other way against the greatest horse Australia has ever seen. She is about to make it 27 straight victories.
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Start time: 3:10pm (AEST)
Racecourse: Randwick Racecourse
Race number: 6
TV: Live, Seven, Sky Racing
Online: Live, Plus7
Full field
1. Le Romain (Barrier 2)
2. Who Shot Thebarman (Barrier 1)
3. It’s Somewhat (Barrier 5)
4. Religify (Barrier 7)
5. Ace High (Barrier 8)
6. Winx (Barrier 3)
7. Egg Tart (Barrier 6)
Scott Pryde
Expert
Thanks for joining me today for the George Main Stakes as Winx came away with yet another win - her 27th in a row. Hopefully you enjoyed the coverage. Be sure to join Tim Miller at 4:15pm (AEST) for the Makybe Diva Stakes. I'll be live tomorrow as the summer of cricket gets underway with the JLT one-day cup getting underway at 10am (AEST). Queensland and Victoria play the opening match. Bye for now.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Thoughts on the race Roarers?
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Expert
RESULTS 1. Winx 2. Le Romain 3. Egg Tart 4. Ace High
JOHNY BULLDOG
Roar Rookie
Wow!
Scott Pryde
Expert
Hugh Bowman was definitely asking for plenty out of Winx there and wasn't getting the response at the start, but she responded in time to take the win.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Chris Waller saying there was definitely a nervous moment 3 or 400 metres from the finish, but as Winx always does, she kicked and ran away with it in the end.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Le Romain was looking good there, but the tempo just went out of the race and there was no stopping Winx who cruised home for yet another victory.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Winx sitting back and looking very comfortable about seven length off the lead with 600 to go. Winx goes around the outside with Religify leading from Ace High, Le Romain and Who Shot the Barman. Winx winding up around the outside, but with 300 to go, she puts the extra kick of speed and won't be beaten! Winx hits the front with 100 to go and wins it by four lengths ahead of Le Romain and Egg Tart who came home strongly! There was a nervous moment there with 300 to go, but Winx kicks and wins it again! How good is Winx? 27 in a row!
Scott Pryde
Expert
Ace High came out to the early lead, then was challenged by Le Romain and Religify who now goes on the inside rail and takes the lead after 30 seconds. Who Shot TheBarman looking in a good spot and then came Winx about a length further back in 5 with 1000 metres left to run.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Away!
Scott Pryde
Expert
Horses are loading! We are just about ready to roll at Randwick.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Hugh Bowman has jumped onto Winx and the horses are on their way around to the start now.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Winx, wearing number six, looks great trotting around the yard. Calm and relaxed as always.
Scott Pryde
Expert
The horses are out there in the mounting yard at the moment. We are about seven minutes away from a start
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Expert
Winx is now into $1.10. All-time favourite Who Shot TheBarman is also receiving money late for a place.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Thanks mate, can't wait to get out there!
JOHNY BULLDOG
Roar Rookie
Good afternoon Scotty, man I love watching this horse race! Good luck tonight aswell mate.
Scott Pryde
Expert
The horse originally drawn in Barrier 4, Unforgotten, has been scratched from the race, leaving the George Main Stakes as a seven-horse race.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Here is a reminder of the full field for today's race. 1. Le Romain (Barrier 2) 2. Who Shot Thebarman (Barrier 1) 3. It's Somewhat (Barrier 5) 4. Religify (Barrier 7) 5. Ace High (Barrier 8) 6. Winx (Barrier 3) 7. Egg Tart (Barrier 6)
Scott Pryde
Expert
Later today, The Roar will also have live coverage of the Makybe Diva Stakes, a Group 1 race which might give us a little bit of a look forward towards the Melbourne Cup. That starts at 4:10pm (AEST).