Autumn Glow
After the Verry Elleegant Stakes, this was the second Group 1 win of the season for Autumn Glow, and the third of her career. She is the first filly or mare to win this race since Forbidden Love in 2022.
Australia
Rosehill · 21.03.26
Watch the racePurse€ 616,800
Distance1500 metres
Winning time1m 29.16s
SurfaceTurf · Soft(5)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners12
Stories of this Result
Autumn Glow
Chris Waller
Chris Waller had come close here before: Militarize was third in 2024 and Fangirl was second in 2025. The stable also saddled Lady Shenandoah (fourth) and Beiwacht (sixth) in this edition.
James McDonald
With this win, James McDonald and trainer Chris Waller combined for 6 Group 1 successes this season. The jockey had come close here before: Militarize was third in 2024 and Fangirl was second in 2025.
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FanDuel Racing · English commentaryResult
12 runners · prize money to 10th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
9thEvaporate4yo gelding by Per Incanto × SavannaLuke CurrieBen, Will & JD Hayes6.17€ 4,900
12thNepotism3yo colt by Brutal × BrigiteTyler SchillerMichael, Wayne & John Hawkes16.45
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Autumn Glow in 2026
4 other wins · 1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
Champions Stakes2000 metres · € 1,850,5001stChris WallerJames McDonald07.11.2026FlemingtonPrize money €1,110,321Race detailsWatch
King Charles III Stakes1600 metres · € 3,084,2001stChris WallerJames McDonald17.10.2026RandwickPrize money €1,819,693Race detailsWatch
Winx Stakes1400 metres · € 616,8001stChris WallerJames McDonald22.08.2026RandwickPrize money €357,770Race detailsWatch
Queen Elizabeth Stakes2000 metres · € 3,084,2003rdChris WallerJames McDonald11.04.2026RandwickPrize money €262,159Race detailsWatch
Verry Elleegant Stakes1600 metres · € 616,8001stChris WallerJames McDonald28.02.2026RandwickPrize money €357,770Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | GringottsPer Incanto × Miss Bluebell | Ciaron MaherTommy Berry | A Kheir, A K Racing, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd, Carty Racing, Mamaray Racing, Deg Racing, T Maddern, P Cook, R Secatore, A Willoughby, B Nettlefold, B O'brien, S Fitzgerald, S Lewin, D Meredith, C Secatore, J Simmons, B Secatore, J Docherty, J O'neillTotara Park Stud | ||
| 2024 | VeightGrunt × Neena Rock | T & Calvin McEvoyDamian Lane | Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Sledmere Stud, Telemon Stud, R J Pawsey, T J Kirkwood, J K Mackay, A J Parrish, R Shelley & M TwycrossYulong Investments, Yulong Stud | ||
| 2023 | AnamoeStreet Boss × Anamato | James CummingsJames McDonald | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2022 | Forbidden LoveAll Too Hard × Juliet's Princess | R & M FreedmanJ Bowman | Purple Sash (Mgr: Mrs A C Freedman), C C Pickford, M D Skinner, D P Hassab, D F Hore-Lacy, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, A Krolikowski, Ms S S Bromley, Gandharvi, Miss R Chan & R A FreedmanKerry O'Brien Thoroughbreds | ||
| 2021 | Think It OverSo You Think × Personal Service | K J ParkerGlen Boss | Bylong ParkBylong Park | ||
| 2020 | DreamforceFastnet Rock × Eskimo Queen | John ThompsonNash Rawiller | Joy LuckJohn McGrath |
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