Autumn Glow
After the George Ryder Stakes and the Winx Stakes, this was the fourth Group 1 win of the season for Autumn Glow, and the fifth of her career. She is the first filly or mare to win this race since Fangirl in 2023.
Australia
Randwick · 17.10.26
Watch the racePurse€ 3,084,200
Distance1600 metres
Winning time1m 35.28s
SurfaceTurf · Soft(5)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners5
Stories of this Result
Autumn Glow
Chris Waller
Chris Waller had already trained a winner of this race: Fangirl (2023). With this win, the stable leads the 2026 trainers' table on 23 Group 1 wins. The stable also saddled God's Window (fourth) in this edition.
James McDonald
James McDonald had already won this race aboard Anamoe (2022). With this win, the jockey moved to 21 Group 1 wins this season, three wins clear at the top of the 2026 jockeys' table.
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Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
5 runners · prize money to 12th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
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
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
George Ryder Stakes1500 metres · € 616,8001stChris WallerJames McDonald21.03.2026RosehillPrize money €357,770Race 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 | CeolwulfTavistock × Las Brisas | Joseph PrideChad Schofield | Ungar Family, W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, P A Young, A J Rix, B D Playford, D Perkins, L J Howl & Team T S A No. 2Cambridge Stud | ||
| 2024 | CeolwulfTavistock × Las Brisas | Joseph PrideChad Schofield | Ungar Family, W M Shelton, Mrs S E Shelton, P A Young, A J Rix, B D Playford, D Perkins, L J Howl & Team T S A No. 2Cambridge Stud | ||
| 2023 | FangirlSebring × Little Surfer Girl | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Ingham RacingIngham Racing | ||
| 2022 | AnamoeStreet Boss × Anamato | James CummingsJames McDonald | GodolphinGodolphin | ||
| 2021 | Verry ElleegantZed × Opulence | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Jomara Bloodstock Ltd, Ellee, Balmerino Racing Partnership, M Wanzare, T Barry, B Sokolski, A Kheir, K Stocker, Honeycomb Stud, J O'Neill & V KheirJD Goodwin | ||
| 2020 | KoldingOcean Park × Magic Star | Chris WallerTommy Berry | N MorganWarren Pegg |
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